getFormats

getFormats is a function or method commonly found in programming libraries or frameworks that deal with data serialization, file handling, or data exchange. Its primary purpose is to provide a list or collection of the supported data formats that the associated library or system can process.

When a developer invokes getFormats, they receive information about the types of data structures or file extensions that can be read from or written to. For instance, in a data export utility, getFormats might return a list such as ["CSV", "JSON", "XML"]. This allows the user to select a desired output format. Similarly, in a data parsing library, it might indicate the formats it can understand, like ["YAML", "Protobuf"].

The returned value from getFormats is typically an array, list, or set of strings, where each string represents a distinct data format. The exact naming and representation of these formats can vary depending on the specific library. This function is crucial for enabling flexibility and user choice in applications that handle diverse data types. It abstracts away the specifics of supported formats, making the code more readable and maintainable.