Definition of URL encoding

URL encoding is the process of converting characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet, ensuring that special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters are represented in a standardized way.

Explanation of URL encoding

URL encoding replaces reserved characters with a percentage symbol followed by their ASCII hexadecimal value, allowing safe and consistent transmission in URLs.

Example of URL encoding

Converting a space in a URL from "example.com/search query" to "example.com/search%20query."

Strategies for URL encoding

Automatically encode URLs in web development, validate encoding for user inputs, and use libraries or tools for consistent encoding.

Related terms

• Percent encoding
• URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
• Special characters