URI component encoding

Noun

DefinitionURI component encoding is the process of converting characters within specific parts of a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), such as path segments or query parameters, into a format that is universally safe and unambiguous. This conversion, often called percent-encoding, replaces characters that have special meaning in a URI or are not allowed with a '%' followed by their hexadecimal ASCII values. Its primary purpose is to prevent misinterpretation of a URI by ensuring all characters can be properly transmitted across networks and systems. This process makes URIs robust and consistent.

Example

"When a search query contains spaces, URI component encoding transforms them into '%20' before appending them to the URL."

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Etymology & Word Origins

Derived from 'URI' (Uniform Resource Identifier), 'component' referring to a distinct part, and 'encoding' meaning to convert information into a particular form.

Synonyms

percent-encoding URI escaping URL encoding

Antonyms

URI decoding URL decoding percent-decoding

Translations

Spanishcodificación de componentes URI

Frenchencodage des composants URI

GermanURI-Komponenten-Kodierung

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