Padding and pad bits
02A short final group uses zero pad bits and, unless specified otherwise, equals-sign padding.
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Complete the quantum
TQ== represents the original one byte.
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Encoders must include padding unless the referring specification explicitly says otherwise.
- Encoders must include padding unless the referring specification explicitly says otherwise.
- Unused pad bits must be zero for canonical encoding.
- A decoder may reject nonzero pad bits according to its profile.
Examples are illustrative. Consult the linked RFC and its errata for implementation details.
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