DevToolbox
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A practical toolbox for developers and problem-solvers. Format JSON, compare text, encode URLs, decode Base64, and test regex — right in your browser.

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Simple by design

Useful tools, without the friction.

Open a tool, enter your data, and get a result. No account or setup required.

Quick to use

Focused interfaces help you complete common tasks without navigating a complicated app.

Browser-first approach

The included tools process inputs locally where practical. Avoid entering secrets into any online tool.

Made for real tasks

Helpful defaults, clear error messages, and straightforward output controls.

Learn as you go

Practical guides, not guesswork.

Understand the concepts behind the tools and avoid common mistakes.

Guide 01

How to Format and Validate JSON

Learn what JSON formatting does, how to validate JSON, and how to understand common syntax errors.

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Guide 02

Base64 Encoding and Decoding Explained

Understand Base64, common use cases, Unicode text, and why encoding is not encryption.

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Guide 03

URL Encoding: A Practical Guide

Learn percent encoding, URL components, reserved characters, and safe decoding.

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Guide 04

How to Compare Two Text Files

Compare text, understand line-based diffs, and find changes between versions.

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Guide 05

Regular Expressions for Beginners

Learn regex patterns, character classes, quantifiers, flags, and practical examples.

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Guide 06

What Is a UUID? Versions, Formats and Best Practices

Understand UUID structure, the difference between v1, v4 and v7, collision odds, and database tips.

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Guide 07

Hash Functions Explained: SHA-256, SHA-1 and Beyond

Learn what cryptographic hashes are, how SHA algorithms differ, and when not to use them.

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Guide 08

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) Explained

How JWTs are structured, signed and verified, common claims, and security pitfalls to avoid.

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Guide 09

Unix Timestamps: A Complete Guide

What epoch time is, seconds vs milliseconds, time zones, the 2038 problem, and code examples.

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Guide 010

How to Create Strong Passwords

Password entropy, length versus complexity, passphrases, and how password managers help.

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Guide 011

HEX, RGB and HSL Colors Explained

Understand web color formats, how to convert between them, and how to meet contrast guidelines.

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