Encoding transforms information into a different, standardized format so it can be stored, transmitted, or processed safely. Decoding reverses that process to return the data to its original form. Because the rules are public, encoding is not meant for security, just for compatibility.
- Choose an encoding scheme (ASCII character-set).
- Convert your text into encoded form using that scheme.
- Decode the encoded output using the same rules to get the original text back.
