JavaScript function to the rescue! Jul08 '06

After all of my whining and griping (such a baby I am), I stumbled upon the JavaScript function encodeURI.

That’s it. It took care of all of my problems (for today).

Isn’t it funny how much mental anguish one goes through, when the answer is right in front of their faces?

Ah, the life of a developer.

(I need a drink.)

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