Python encodings Module
Example
Import encodings and confirm it is available:
import encodings
print("encodings")
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Definition and Usage
The encodings package provides implementations of text encodings used by Python's codec system.
You typically do not import specific encodings directly; instead, use the codecs module or built-in str.encode()/bytes.decode() with an encoding name.
Members
| Member | Description |
|---|---|
| aliases | Mapping of codec name aliases used by the codec registry. |
| (various encoding modules) | Concrete encoding implementations such as utf_8, latin_1, cp1252, etc. |
