# Decode and encode are provided as stubs which are intended to be overridden 
# These can be used to translate the message or to invoke other functions 
# to take action based on the type and content of messages

Feature: Encode stubs passthru message unchanged
  The protocol encode method works as expected

  Scenario: Encode passes the message through unaltered
    Given a valid message
    When the protocol.encode method is called
    Then the message is returned unaltered