Has anyone got any tips/example on how to create an editable list view against data from a REST service?

I want to make sure that the following is technically feasible:

1. Retrieve a Serialized array from REST Service, and Deserialize it into a List (through a SmartObject)

2. Create a List View based on SmartObject

3. Edit/Add/Delete buttons on List

4. Save button will Reserialize items and send data back (through method on REST Service SmartObject)

Is this the right approach or even possible? I think I know how to do step 1 - it's the linking onto a View I'm more concerned about.

I presume the list view can be generated automatically from the service smartobject? I don't know how data can be serialized and posted back?

Any guidance at all much appreciated!