Data::Visitor::Encode

Data::Visitor::Encode is a Perl module that is designed to encode/decode values in a structure. It is an excellent tool to use if you need to perform a bulk encode or decode on a structure's contents.

To use Data::Visitor::Encode, you first need to create an object using the syntax "use Data::Visitor::Encode; my $dev = Data::Visitor::Encode->new();". You can then pass your structure as a reference to this object and use the "encode" or "decode" methods to perform your desired encoding or decoding action.

For example, if you have a hash with data stored in Perl native Unicode, you can convert it to euc-jp by using the following code: "$dev->encode('euc-jp', \%hash);". Similarly, you can convert the structure back to Unicode by using the "decode" method: "$dev->decode('euc-jp', \%hash);".

Data::Visitor::Encode traverses each node of a structure, encoding or decoding each node as appropriate. This can be a useful tool for handling complex structures in which certain nodes may require a specific encoding action.

Starting from 0.09000, you no longer need to create an object before using the methods. Instead, you can directly use the methods with the following syntax: "Data::Visitor::Encode->encode('euc-jp', $obj);". This updated syntax makes Data::Visitor::Encode even more convenient to use.

Overall, Data::Visitor::Encode is a valuable tool for anyone who needs to perform bulk encoding or decoding on a structure's contents. Its ability to traverse every node of a structure makes it an excellent choice for those who need fine-grained control over their encoding and decoding actions.