# byte_array.decode · Rell standard library · Chromia Docs (concept)

> pure function decode(): text Deprecated (for removal): Use 'text.from_bytes' instead Since 0.6.0

Source: https://docs.chromia.com/pages/rell-stdlib/-rell-system-library/root/byte_array/decode/

FUNCTION

# byte\_array.decode

```signature
pure function decode(): text
```

**Deprecated** (for removal): Use 'text.from\_bytes' instead

Since 0.6.0

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