base62

The base62 gem has the ability to monkeypatch both Integer and String. This means that it enhances their functionality by adding new methods that weren't previously available. Specifically, the gem creates a new instance method called Integer#base62_encode. This convenient method is designed to encode integers into a new string that is made up of a specific set of characters. The characters include 0-9, A-Z and a-z - which is a total of 62 unique characters.

In addition, the base62 gem offers another useful function by monkeypatching String. This function adds a new method called String#base62_decode. This method is designed to take a string that has been encoded using the base62 system and turn it back into a valid integer. This method is especially useful for situations where you need to take information that has been stored as text and convert it back into a numerical value.

It's important to note that the base62 gem is licensed and provided under the terms of the MIT License. This means that it is free and open-source software that can be used and modified by anyone who wants to use it. This makes it a great choice for developers who need a reliable and flexible tool for handling encoded data. Overall, the base62 gem is an essential tool for anyone who needs to work with numerical data in a text-based environment.