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# decodeNil()

Decodes a null value.

```
mutating func decodeNil() throws -> Bool
```

## Return Value

Whether the encountered value was null.

## Discussion

If the value is not null, does not increment currentIndex.

> throws: `DecodingError.valueNotFound` if there are no more values to
> decode.

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