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@ethersproject/base64
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Decodes a base64 encoded string into the binary data.
import * as base64 from "@ethersproject/base64";
let encodedData = "...";
let data = base64.decode(encodedData);
console.log(data);
// { Uint8Array: [] }
Decodes a base64 encoded string into the binary data.
import * as base64 from "@ethersproject/base64";
let data = [ ];
let encodedData = base64.encode(data);
console.log(encodedData);
// "..."
MIT License
The `base-64` package provides simple Base64 encoding and decoding functionalities. It is lightweight and easy to use, making it a good alternative for basic Base64 operations. Compared to @ethersproject/base64, it is more general-purpose and not specifically tailored for Ethereum or blockchain development.
The `js-base64` package is another popular library for Base64 encoding and decoding. It offers additional features such as URL-safe encoding and decoding. It is more feature-rich compared to @ethersproject/base64 and can be used in a wider range of applications beyond blockchain development.
The `buffer` package from Node.js provides a comprehensive set of functionalities for handling binary data, including Base64 encoding and decoding. It is more versatile and powerful compared to @ethersproject/base64, but also more complex to use. It is suitable for applications that require extensive binary data manipulation.
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The npm package @ethersproject/base64 receives a total of 1,340,567 weekly downloads. As such, @ethersproject/base64 popularity was classified as popular.
We found that @ethersproject/base64 demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 1 open source maintainer collaborating on the project.
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