graphql-python / graphql-python/graphene

Allow setting a default JSON Encoder and JSON Decoder

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
I'm using graphene_django, which auto-converts model fields to `JSONString`, which doesn't allow customizing the JSONEncoder class. I'm doing this for some semi-hacky code where I just want to store a big blob-o-stuff, using a custom encoder to convert enums and datetimes.

PS - I'm happy to implement this! Just looking for feedback on what are reasonable modifications to API for this (if any) or if I should give up on this thread :)

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Allow me to specify a custom JSON encoder via some setting or a global.

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
1. In my ideal world, I'd be able to pass custom encoders to specific JSON fields. (realistically, you can always merge all the JSONEncoders, so being able to specify just one is fine).
2. `serialize()` no longer a static method (seems like overkill for small change)
3. Make graphene-django create custom JSONString fields based upon jsonencoder / decoder (possible, slightly more goofy perhaps)

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