What is encoding (base64, quoted-printable)?
Encoding converts data into a format that can safely travel through SMTP, which was originally designed for plain text. Base64 and quoted printable are common encoding methods.
Think of encoding as wrapping fragile cargo in protective crates so it arrives safely even across rough seas.
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