Hexadecimal Encoding
Hexadecimal encoding is a way of representing data using a base-16 numbering system. It uses sixteen symbols: the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F, where A represents 10, B represents 11, and so on up to F, which represents 15. This system is often used in computing because it can represent large binary numbers in a more compact and readable form.
In programming and digital systems, hexadecimal is commonly used to simplify the representation of binary data. For example, a byte, which consists of 8 bits, can be represented as two hexadecimal digits. This makes it easier for developers to read and understand data, especially when dealing with memory addresses or color codes in web design.