How do I use Buffer encoding in Node.js?

How do I use Buffer encoding in Node.js?

In Node.js, you can use the Buffer class to handle binary data. You can create a buffer from a string with a specific encoding.

What are the different encodings I can use with Buffer?

You can use encodings like 'utf8', 'ascii', 'base64', 'hex', and more. Each encoding serves different purposes.

Can you show me an example of converting a string to a buffer?

Sure! You can do it like this: const buf = Buffer.from('Hello World', 'utf8'); This creates a buffer from the string.

How do I convert a buffer back to a string?

You can convert a buffer back to a string using the toString method: buf.toString('utf8'); This will give you the original string.