ASCII to Unicode: Decoding the Language of Computers

11/10/2024 7 min
ASCII to Unicode: Decoding the Language of Computers

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Episode Synopsis


Dive into the fascinating world of character encoding, from ASCII to Unicode, and discover how computers speak our language.

In this episode, we explore:

The evolution from ASCII to Unicode and why it matters
Decoding the mysteries of UTF-8, UTF-16, and UTF-32 encodings
Real-world implications and common pitfalls in character encoding
Best practices for handling character encoding in your programs


Tune in for practical insights and a clever mnemonic to help you remember key concepts in character encoding. You'll never look at text the same way again!

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