===Why Study Data Representation?===
Computers Data (treated as singular, plural, or as a mass noun) is any sequence of one or more symbols given meaning by specific act(s) of interpretation.Digital data is data that is represented using the binary number system of ones (1) and zeros (0), as opposed to analog representation.Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_(computing) Therefore, computers process and store information in '''a binary''' formatnumber system consisting of 0s and 1s.For many aspects of programming and networking, the details of data representation must be understood. '''For example:''' * C Programming: Sending information over networks, files* Web Development: Setting color codes for webpage background or text * Allowing or Limiting Unix / Linux File Access: Setting permissions for files and directories
C Programming – sending information over networks, files
Unix / Linux – setting permissions for files and directories
Web Pages – setting color codes
In terms of this course, we will learn how a simple decimal number (integer) is stored into the computer system as a binary number.
