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# encoded(_:using:)

Generates a column by encoding each element’s value.

```
func encoded<T, Encoder>(_ type: T.Type, using encoder: Encoder) throws -> AnyColumn where T : Encodable, Encoder : TopLevelEncoder
```

## Parameters

`type`

The column underlying type.

`encoder`

An encoder.

## Return Value

A new column of encoded values.

## Discussion> Throws: `ColumnEncodingError` when the encoder fails to encode an element.

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