Encoding-Sensitive VB.NET Method

using System.Text

Public Overridable Function GetEncoder As Encoder

Internationalization (I18n) Method Overview

The GetEncoder method obtains an Encoder that converts a sequence of Unicode characters into an encoded sequence of bytes. The Encoder.GetBytes() method converts sequential blocks of characters into sequential blocks of bytes, in a manner similar to the GetBytes method of this class. However, an Encoder maintains state information between calls so it correctly encodes character sequences that span blocks.

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