[Python-Dev] Encoding detection in the standard library?

[Christian Heimes]

David Wolever schrieb:
> Is there some sort of text encoding detection module is the standard  
> library?
> And, if not, is there any reason not to add one?

You cannot detect the encoding unless it's explicitly defined through a
header (e.g. the UTF BOM). It's technically impossible. The best you can
do is an educated guess.

Christian