Function _encode_array_with_key

toon/encoder.py:193–210

Encode an array with its key prefix for object context.

(key: str, arr: list, level: int, opts: EncoderOptions)

def _encode_array_with_key(key: str, arr: list, level: int, opts: EncoderOptions) -> str:
    """Encode an array with its key prefix for object context."""
    if not arr:
        return '[]'
    
    indent = get_indent(level, opts.indent)
    
    # Check if it's a uniform array of objects (tabular format)
    fields = is_uniform_array_of_objects(arr)
    if fields:
        return _encode_tabular_array(arr, fields, level, opts, key=key)
    
    # Check if all elements are primitives (inline format)
    if all(is_primitive(item) for item in arr):
        return _encode_primitive_array(arr, opts)
    
    # Mixed array (list format)
    return _encode_list_array(arr, level, opts, key=key)