James Kass scripsit:
> Should a character encoding standard ever encode a non-character?
Non-characters aren't encoded, they're reserved either for specific
purposes or for any desired purpose.
> Is there such a thing as a non-character with a specific semantic
> meaning?
Why not?
> Can't apps needing internal processing code points which
> are only going to be deleted before export simply use the PUA?
No, because they may need the PUA to represent characters interchanged
under a private agreement.
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