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Developer guides and references — practical explanations of the formats, encodings, and patterns you work with every day.
JSON vs XML: Which Format Should You Use?
A practical comparison of JSON and XML — when each shines, where each struggles, and how to choose the right format for your project.
Understanding Unix Timestamps and Epoch Time
What Unix timestamps are, why they exist, how to convert them, and common pitfalls every developer should know about epoch time.
A Practical Guide to Regular Expressions for Developers
Cut through the noise — learn the regex patterns you'll actually use day-to-day with clear examples and real-world use cases.
How Base64 Encoding Works and When to Use It
Base64 is everywhere in web development — JWTs, data URIs, email attachments. Here's exactly what it does and why it exists.
ISO 8601: The Definitive Guide to Date and Time Formats
Date formats are a source of endless bugs. ISO 8601 is the solution. Learn the standard, its variants, and how to use it correctly in your code.