Converting Base64url to UTF-8
When converting data from Base64url to UTF-8, we are essentially decoding the Base64url encoded data into its original UTF-8 encoding. Base64url is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format, often used for encoding data that needs to be transmitted over text-based protocols like HTTP. On the other hand, UTF-8 is a character encoding that can represent any Unicode character and is widely used for encoding text in various applications.
A relatable example of converting Base64url to UTF-8 could be when working with data saved in a storage format that uses Base64url encoding, such as JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). By converting the Base64url encoded data within the JWT to UTF-8, you can extract and interpret the original textual information stored within the token. This process is commonly seen in web development when handling authentication tokens or data exchange between systems that use Base64url encoding for security or data transmission purposes.