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# Functions

- [ascent.encode](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.encode.md): Encoding methods for data in Ascent
- [ascent.decode](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.decode.md): Decoding methods for data in Ascent
- [ascent.persist](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.persist.md)
- [Ascent.variables](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.variables.md)
- [ascent.crypto](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.crypto.md): Encryption and Decryption methods for Ascent
- [Ascent.mask](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.mask.md)
- [Ascent.net](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.net.md)
- [Ascent.text](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.text.md)
- [Ascent.time](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.time.md)
- [Ascent.lookups](https://docs.apica.io/flow/functions/ascent.lookups.md)