string|int|float|bool encode(mixed $data, string $format, array $context = array())

Encodes data into the given format.

Parameters

mixed	$data	Data to encode
string	$format	Format name
array	$context	Options that normalizers/encoders have access to

Return Value

string|int|float|bool

Exceptions

UnexpectedValueException

bool supportsEncoding(string $format)

Checks whether the serializer can encode to given format.

Parameters

string

$format

Format name

Return Value

bool