Practical tips for Base64 conversion, color extraction, and placeholder images during integration work.
Confirm the encoding direction first
Convert images to Base64 for API uploads, and Base64 back to images to inspect responses. Reversing the direction is a common mistake.
Copy the long encoded string straight into your API tool instead of re-processing it in a text editor.
Extract colors while still in the screenshot stage
Zoom in before picking colors from designs or screenshots so anti-aliasing at edges does not distort the value.
Record both hex and RGB values to keep frontend and design in sync.
Use placeholders during development
Use placeholder images for layout integration and swap in real assets once the visual design is ready, avoiding repeated asset swaps.
Grouping high-frequency helpers in one entry reduces how often you jump between pages while integrating.