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package v1

// A Codec performs encoding of API responses.
type Codec interface {
	// ContentType returns the MIME time that this Codec emits.
	ContentType() string

	// CanEncode determines if this Codec can encode resp.
	CanEncode(resp *Response) bool

	// Encode encodes resp, ready for transmission to an API consumer.
	Encode(resp *Response) ([]byte, error)
}