Encoder (Component API)

```
public interface Encoder
```
Allows to convert an object to a byte array to be sent accross the network.

- Method Summary
  
  All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
  Modifier and Type Method Description
  
  byte[] encode(Object value)

- Method Detail
  - encode
```
byte[] encode(Object value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - the payload instance.
    
    Returns:
    
    the raw representation to be sent to the server.