Do we only support UTF-8 files?

UTF-8 is the dominant encoding for source code, though by no means is it the only one. One decision that the tool/spec would need to make is whether to support reading and writing non-UTF-8 encodings. As a New Zealander working in English, I haven't had a lot of exposure to alternative text encodings. I'd especially welcome the perspectives of (probably non-Western) Clojure developers who may use alternative text encodings.

Start by reviewing the formatter's tool and spec requirements around file reading and writing. Determine whether non-UTF-8 encodings should be supported, using the perspectives and use cases raised in the issue. Done means documenting or implementing a clear decision for encoding support.

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