URL Encoding Explained: Percent-Encoding Every Developer Must Know
Ever seen %20 in a URL and wondered what it means? In this video, we break down URL Encoding — also known as Percent-Encoding — and why it's one of the most essential concepts every web developer needs to understand.
🔍 What you'll learn:
What URL encoding is and why it exists
How percent-encoding works (the %XX format explained)
Which characters must be encoded — and which are safe
The difference between encodeURI() and encodeURIComponent() in JavaScript
Common URL encoding mistakes that break your APIs
How query strings, form submissions, and redirects use encoding
Practical examples you can test right now
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