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tech · 2026-08-07
What is a UUID? Universally unique identifiers explained
Learn what UUIDs are, how the 8-4-4-4-12 format works, and when apps use them - then generate v4 UUIDs locally.
tech · 2026-08-07
How to generate UUID v4 online for free
Create one or many random UUID v4 values in your browser with one-click copy. Free and private.
tech · 2026-08-07
UUID v4 vs v1: which should you use?
Compare random UUID v4 with time-based v1. Prefer v4 for most new IDs unless you need time ordering.
tech · 2026-08-07
What is a regular expression (regex)?
Learn how regex patterns match text, when developers use them, and how JavaScript flavor differs - then test patterns locally.
tech · 2026-08-07
How to test regex online for free
Debug JavaScript regular expressions with live matches, flags, and capture groups in your browser - nothing uploaded.
tech · 2026-08-07
Common regex mistakes and how to fix them
Fix missing global flag, greedy quantifiers, unescaped characters, and flavor mismatches. Test patterns privately.
tech · 2026-08-07
What is a Unix timestamp (epoch time)?
Learn how Unix time counts seconds since 1970-01-01 UTC, where APIs use it, and how to convert dates privately.
tech · 2026-08-07
How to convert a Unix timestamp to a date (and back)
Convert epoch seconds or milliseconds to ISO/UTC/local dates, or pick a date to get Unix time - free in your browser.
tech · 2026-08-07
Unix seconds vs milliseconds: how to tell them apart
10-digit vs 13-digit epochs, JWT exp claims, and fixing dates that look decades wrong. Convert locally with Jigglify.