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Decoding Digital Foundations: Number Systems and Data Representation Explained


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Dive into the fundamental building blocks of computing as we unravel the mysteries of number systems and data representation.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Number systems: The digital trinity of binary, decimal, and hexadecimal
  • Floating-point representation: The delicate balance between precision and range
  • Character encoding: The evolution from ASCII to Unicode and its global impact
  • Real-world implications: Surprising challenges like the Y2038 bug and floating-point precision issues
  • Tune in for a mind-bending journey through the digital foundations that power our computing world.

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    Low Level Programming CrashcastsBy Fatih Yavuz