How to URL Encode in Node.js

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Using encodeURIComponent and encodeURI

encodeURIComponent

The encodeURIComponent function is used to encode individual components of a URI, such as query parameters. It encodes all characters except the following: A-Z a-z 0-9 - _ . ! ~ * ' ( ).

Here is an example of how to use encodeURIComponent:

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In this example, the space character is encoded as %20 and the exclamation mark as %21.

encodeURI

The encodeURI function is used to encode an entire URI. It preserves characters that have special meanings in URIs, such as : / ? [ ] @.

Here is an example of how to use encodeURI:

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In this example, the space character is encoded as %20, while other URI components like : and / remain unchanged.

Using the querystring Module

Example with querystring

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Summary

By understanding and using these methods, you can ensure that your URLs are correctly encoded and safely transmitted over the internet.