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17  
18  package org.apache.commons.codec;
19  
20  /**
21   * Defines common encoding methods for String encoders.
22   */
23  public interface StringEncoder extends Encoder {
24  
25      /**
26       * Encodes a String and returns a String.
27       *
28       * @param source
29       *            the String to encode
30       * @return the encoded String
31       * @throws EncoderException
32       *             thrown if there is an error condition during the encoding process.
33       */
34      String encode(String source) throws EncoderException;
35  }
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