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Base64 encoding is one of the most common methods to represent binary data as text. If you’ve ever worked with images in HTML, JSON APIs, or JWT tokens, chances are you’ve already seen Base64 strings - long sequences of characters like SGVsbG8gd29ybGQh.
Quick Response (QR) codes have become a familiar part of daily life. You see them on product packaging, event tickets, restaurant tables, and even billboards. But what exactly is a QR code, how does it work, and how can you create one safely for your business or project? This guide explains the essentials in clear, practical terms you can use immediately.
Regular expressions, often shortened to regex or regexp, are one of the most powerful tools for working with text. They allow you to describe patterns that match sets of strings—whether you want to validate an email address, find phone numbers in a document, or extract hashtags from social media posts. While regex can look intimidating at first, with a little practice it becomes an essential skill for developers, analysts, and anyone who works with data.
When people think about strong passwords, they often imagine random combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols - something like P@55w0rD!. While complexity is important, modern security research shows that length is an even more critical factor.
In today’s digital world, we often need to send information that should never fall into the wrong hands—things like login credentials, private documents, or one-time codes. While email and chat apps are convenient, they aren’t always secure. So how can you make sure your sensitive data stays private?
“Runs in your browser” is often used as shorthand for privacy, but what does it actually mean? Here’s how to tell if your data ever leaves the device and what trade-offs to expect.
Not all QR codes are created equal. The format you choose determines what happens when someone scans your code: open a link, join a Wi-Fi network, add a contact, or feed structured data into an app. Selecting the correct type saves time and prevents bad user experiences.