org.apache.directory.shared.asn1.codec

Interface BinaryEncoder

All Superinterfaces:

Encoder

All Known Implementing Classes:

BinaryCodec, Hex

public interface BinaryEncoder
extends Encoder

Defines common encoding methods for byte array encoders.

Version:

$Id: BinaryEncoder.java 437004 2006-08-25 22:53:17Z elecharny $

Author:

Apache Directory Project

Method Summary

Methods

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
byte[]	encode(byte[] pArray) Encodes a byte array and return the encoded data as a byte array.

Methods inherited from interface org.apache.directory.shared.asn1.codec.Encoder

encode

Method Detail

encode

byte[] encode(byte[] pArray)
              throws EncoderException

Encodes a byte array and return the encoded data as a byte array.

Parameters:

pArray - Data to be encoded

Returns:

A byte array containing the encoded data

Throws:

EncoderException - thrown if the Encoder encounters a failure condition during the encoding process.