Hi,
Mastering problems with encoding/decoding is not an easy task, especially if it's not possible to alter the context where the problem lies in (script encoding, website encoding, database encoding etc.).

I know that I as a developer need to get a grip on how everything works, and I also need to find a method for converting data into the data I need.
So, I have the following questions for you:

1. Is there a method for understanding the encoding issues in Perl, regarding the different "artifacts" that can affect it? Some kind of flowchart would be nice.
2. Let's say that the preferred "destination data", regardless of it's original encoding, is supposed to be ISO-8859-1. How can I accomplish this? Automatically or semi-automatically?
Or, more compact: I need a method for dealing with data in different encodings that is supposed to end up in a certain encoding (or - I need help to learn Perl encoding/decoding). What are your tips?

In reply to A definitive way to handle encoding/decoding problems? by DreamT

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