Difference in URL decode/encode UTF-8 between Java and JS/AS3 (bug!?)

Question

I am having an issue URL decoding a UTF-8 string in Java that is encoded either with Javascript or Actionscript 3. I\'ve set up a test case as follows:

The string in

Answer 1

escape is a deprecated function and does not correctly encode Unicode characters. Use encodeURI or encodeURIComponent, the latter probably being the method most suitable for your needs.