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package javax.net.websocket;

import java.util.Iterator;

/**
 * The Encoder interfaces defines how developers can provide a way to convert
 * their custom objects into web socket messages.
 * @author dannycoward
 * @since DRAFT 002
 */
public interface Encoder {
    /** This interface defines how to provide a way to convert a custom
     * object into a text message.
     * @param  
     */
    public interface Text extends Encoder {
        /** Encode the given object into a String. */
        public String encode(T object) throws EncodeException;
    }
    /** This interface defines how to provide a way to convert a custom
     * object into a binary message.
     * @param  
     */
    public interface Binary extends Encoder {
        /** Encode the given object into a byte array. */
        public byte[] encode(T object) throws EncodeException;

    }
}




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