How do I handle string encoding in Python?

How do I handle string encoding in Python?

In Python, you can handle string encoding using the encode() and decode() methods. What specific encoding issues are you facing?

I'm trying to convert a UTF-8 string to bytes.

You can use the encode() method like this: my_string.encode('utf-8'). This will convert your string to bytes.

What if I have bytes and want to convert them back to a string?

You can use the decode() method. For example: my_bytes.decode('utf-8') will convert bytes back to a string.

Are there any common encoding errors I should be aware of?

Yes, common errors include UnicodeEncodeError and UnicodeDecodeError. These usually occur when the encoding doesn't match the data.