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# [Text to Binary: What Actually Happens When You Encode a String](https://simrankaur.hashnode.dev/how-to-read-binary-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The three steps from a character to eight bits, the UTF-8 trap, and how to convert both ways in JavaScript.

Aug 30 · 3 min read · simrankaur.hashnode.dev  
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I'm a science graduate with a Master's in Zoology from Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, currently exploring the intersection of technology, business analytics, and data-driven innovation. As the Founder & CEO of Pixellize.io, I build AI-powered web tools, digital products, and productivity solutions focused on user experience, automation, and modern web technologies. Passionate about solving real-world problems through research, analytical thinking, and technology, with growing interests in healthcare, life sciences, AI, and business analytics.

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