Hamming Code
Hamming Code is an error-detecting and error-correcting code used in digital communication and data storage to ensure data integrity. It adds redundant bits to data bits, allowing the detection and correction of single-bit errors and the detection of double-bit errors. Developed by Richard Hamming in 1950, it is a fundamental technique in coding theory for reliable data transmission.
Developers should learn Hamming Code when working on systems requiring high data reliability, such as telecommunications, memory systems, or embedded devices, to implement error correction at a low level. It is particularly useful in scenarios with noisy channels or limited resources, as it provides efficient error handling with minimal overhead compared to more complex codes like Reed-Solomon.