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Guides and short deep-dives on the tools we build and the problems they solve.

Security

Why JWT Decoding Should Happen in Your Browser, Not a Server

Pasting a token into a random website is a bad habit. Here's what actually happens when you decode a JWT, and why it should never leave your device.

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Encoding

Base64 Encoding Explained (and When Not to Use It)

Base64 isn't encryption, isn't compression, and isn't always the right tool. Here's what it's actually for.

·2 min read
JSON

5 JSON Tools Every Developer Should Bookmark

Formatting, diffing, converting, and validating JSON is a daily task. These five patterns cover almost all of it.

·2 min read