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Convert JSON to XML for SOAP Services and Legacy APIs
Your app speaks JSON but the bank or ERP wants XML. Learn how to map objects, arrays and attributes, then wrap the result for a legacy endpoint.
Copy API JSON Results into Excel or Google Sheets Columns
Turn a JSON response into tab-separated text and paste it into Excel or Google Sheets so each field lands in its own column.
Embed Small Icons and Fonts as Base64 in HTML, CSS and JSON
Learn when a Base64 data URI saves a request, how to build one from an icon or certificate, and when the 33% size overhead makes it a bad idea.
Generate UUIDs for Database Primary Keys Across Servers
When several servers create records at once, UUIDs avoid ID clashes. Learn when v4 and v1 fit, how to store them, and the index pitfalls to avoid.