Can anyone explain in layman terms whats multipart, base64, binary ASCII, formdata etc?

[Suggy]

Can anyone explain in layman terms whats multipart, base64, binary ASCII, formdata etc?

We are using a 3rd party tool which says that it accepts attachments in form-data only.

I am not understanding what is form-data, binary, base64 etc.... lots of terms used in Attachments world. 

Can anyone explain in layman terms please?

[Amit Gujarathi]

Hi Suggy,

Hope you are doing great. 

Multipart, Base64, binary ASCII, and FormData are different ways of encoding and transmitting data over the internet. Here is a brief explanation of each of these terms in layman's terms:

• Multipart: This refers to the process of splitting a file or message into multiple parts, each of which can be transmitted separately. This can be useful when transmitting large files or messages, as it allows the data to be sent more efficiently and reliably.

• Base64: This is a way of encoding binary data, such as images or files, as a string of characters. This allows the data to be transmitted as text, which is more widely supported and easier to handle than binary data.

• Binary ASCII: This is a way of representing text and other data as a series of ones and zeros (i.e. binary code). This is a more efficient way of encoding data than plain text, as it uses fewer bits to represent the same information.

• FormData: This is a way of representing data that is typically entered into a web form, such as text fields, checkboxes, and file uploads. This data can be transmitted to a server using the HTTP POST method, where it can be processed and stored.

In summary, these different ways of encoding and transmitting data are used to improve the efficiency and reliability of data transmission over the internet. They are commonly used in web applications to send and receive data from servers.

Please mark this answer correct if you find it helpful.

Regards,

Amit Gujarathi