Question 1

What is Base64 encoding used for?

Accepted Answer

Base64 encodes binary data as ASCII text. It's commonly used for embedding images in CSS/HTML, transmitting data in JSON/XML, email attachments (MIME), and storing binary data in text-based formats.

Question 2

Is Base64 encoding the same as encryption?

Accepted Answer

No, Base64 is an encoding scheme, not encryption. It doesn't provide any security — anyone can decode Base64 data. Use proper encryption (like AES) for sensitive data.

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