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package panda.codec;

/**
 * Defines common encoding methods for String encoders.
 */
public interface StringEncoder extends Encoder {

	/**
	 * Encodes a String and returns a String.
	 * 
	 * @param source the String to encode
	 * @return the encoded String
	 * @throws EncoderException thrown if there is an error condition during the encoding process.
	 */
	String encode(String source) throws EncoderException;
}