## Encoder


An encoder/decoder pair.


Usage


``` python
Encoder(codec="utf-8")
```


## Parameters


`codec: str = ``"utf-8"`  
The codec to use.


## See Also

[encode()](encode.md#gdtest_seealso.encode)  

[decode()](decode.md#gdtest_seealso.decode)  


## Methods

| Name | Description |
|----|----|
| [process()](#process) | Encode the data. |

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#### process()


Encode the data.


Usage


``` python
process(data)
```


##### Parameters


`data: str`  
Input string.


##### Returns


`bytes`  
Encoded bytes.