Don't globally set Encoding.default_external #619
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Using Encoding.default_external is a global override that can cause problems with other libraries and Ruby now throws warnings about setting this value. After removing this setting, the test suite still passes so, if this is still needed in certain circumstances, it should be set in a way that is scoped to the code that needs it
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Encoding.default_externalis a global override that can cause problems with other libraries, and Ruby now throws warnings about setting this value.Other Information
After removing this setting, the test suite still passes so, if this is still needed in certain circumstances, it should be set in a way that is scoped to the code that needs it