base64 encoding and decoding is a common form of transforming binary content to be represented as web-safe text. It's used commonly for data URLs, such as inlin

base64 encoding and decoding is a common form of transforming binary content to be represented as web-safe text. It's used commonly for data URLs, such as inline images. What happens when you apply base64 encoding and decoding to strings in JavaScript? This post explores the nuances and common pitfalls to avoid.