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# superEncoder()

Stores a new nested container for the default `super` key and returns a
new encoder instance for encoding `super` into that container.

```
mutating func superEncoder() -> any Encoder
```

## Return Value

A new encoder to pass to `super.encode(to:)`.

## Discussion

Equivalent to calling `superEncoder(forKey:)` with
`Key(stringValue: "super", intValue: 0)`.

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