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utf8_encode is deprecated in PHP 8.2

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Description

utf8_encode is deprecated since PHP 8.2, but used in Text.php, line 149, function toUTF8

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Read Text.php at line 149 and inspect the toUTF8 function to understand how utf8_encode is used. Confirm the change preserves the function's UTF-8 conversion behavior and that the deprecated call is no longer used there.

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Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
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