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    To convert a string into bytes in Python, you can use the encode() method or the bytes() constructor. Both methods allow you to specify an encoding format, with UTF-8 being the default.

    Example Using encode()

    # Convert string to bytes using encode()
    string = "Hello, World!"
    byte_data = string.encode("utf-8")
    print(byte_data) # Output: b'Hello, World!'
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    Example Using bytes()

    # Convert string to bytes using bytes()
    string = "Hello, World!"
    byte_data = bytes(string, "utf-8")
    print(byte_data) # Output: b'Hello, World!'
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    Key Differences

    • encode() is more explicit and self-documenting. It directly conveys the intent of encoding a string.

    • bytes() is versatile and can handle other data types like integers or iterables, but for strings, it requires specifying the encoding.

    Important Considerations

    • Always specify the encoding format (e.g., UTF-8) to avoid unexpected behavior.

    • Use bytearray() if you need a mutable sequence of bytes instead of an immutable one.

    Both methods are efficient and widely used for converting strings to bytes in Python.

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