Hex Encoding
Hex encoding is a method of representing binary data using the hexadecimal numeral system, which uses base-16 digits (0-9 and A-F). It converts each byte (8 bits) of binary data into two hexadecimal characters, making it human-readable and easier to handle in text-based systems. This encoding is commonly used in computing for debugging, data transmission, and configuration files.
Developers should learn hex encoding when working with low-level data, debugging binary protocols, or handling raw data in applications like network programming, file formats, or embedded systems. It is essential for tasks such as inspecting memory dumps, encoding binary data in text formats like JSON or XML, and understanding cryptographic hashes or color codes in web development.