The:doc:`Serializer Component</components/serializer>` uses Normalizers

to transform any data to an array that can be then converted in whatever

data-structured language you want thanks to Encoders.

to transform any data to an array. Then, by leveraging *Encoders*, that data can

be convereted into any data-structure (e.g. JSON).

The Component provides several built-in encoders that are described

:doc:`in their own section</serializer/encoders>` but you may want

to use anotherlanguage not supported.

to use anotherstructure that's not supported.

Creating a new encoder

Imagine you want to serialize and deserialize Yaml. For that you'll have to

create your own encoder thatmay use the

create your own encoder thatuses the

:doc:`Yaml Component</components/yaml>`::

Registering it in your app

If you use the Symfony Framework then you probably want to register this encoder

as a service in your app. Then you only need to tag itas `serializer.encoder` and it will be

injected in the Serializer.

If you use the Symfony Framework. then you probably want to register this encoder

as a service in your app. Then, you only need to tag itwith ``serializer.encoder``

to inject your custom encoder into the Serializer.

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