Encode, Encrypt, and Hash

In general, the meaning of encode is to convert something into code. We usually do encoding for Personal Identifiable Information (PII) because it contains sensitive data such as password, card number, etc.

According to the ability to decode the encoded data, there is two types of encoding: encryption and hashing.

Encryption

When we encrypt something, we always can do the decryption. I would say this seems like when you put something in the box and lock it. Well, …

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