Python Encoding Issue

python

windows

encoding

utf-8

-X utf8=1

sys.flags.utf8_mode

solution

The text dives into a Python encoding problem encountered on Windows systems. It proposes two solutions: running the interpreter with the `-X utf8=1` flag or setting `sys.flags.utf8_mode`. This ensures proper handling of Unicode characters and eliminates any potential encoding issues in Python scripts.

Published

July 5, 2023

windows has encoding issue on python intepreter.

run like this:

python -X utf8=1 <args>
# flag: sys.flags.utf8_mode