getEncoding()

Retrieves the character encoding that the connector framework is using.

Syntax

public String getEncoding();

Parameters

None.

Return values

A String object containing the connector framework's character encoding.

Notes

The getEncoding() method retrieves the connector framework's character encoding, which is part of the locale. The locale specifies cultural conventions for data according to language, country (or territory), and a character encoding. The connector framework's character encoding should indicate the character encoding of the connector application. The connector framework's character encoding using the following hierarchy:

This method is useful when the connector needs to perform character-encoding processing, such as character conversion.

See also

getGlobalLocale()

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