The first 128 characters are the same in both the types of ASCII i.e. ASCII-7 and ASCII-8.

Computer Codes topics include: data types, BCD, EBDIC, ASCII and Unicode. Data coding, also known as data encoding, is the process of converting data into a form that can be analyzed. This involves assigning numerical or categorical codes to data items.  Data coding can be used for: Communication, Storage, Processing.  Data coding techniques include: Binary coding Converting data from one format to another Representing data using a code or set of codes Using the code or set of codes for the target system  For example, data coders may: Select and use the appropriate codes and entry... Show more

Computer Codes topics include: data types, BCD, EBDIC, ASCII and Unicode.

Data coding, also known as data encoding, is the process of converting data into a form that can be analyzed. This involves assigning numerical or categorical codes to data items. 

Data coding can be used for: Communication, Storage, Processing. 

Data coding techniques include:
Binary coding
Converting data from one format to another
Representing data using a code or set of codes
Using the code or set of codes for the target system 

For example, data coders may:
Select and use the appropriate codes and entry formats for data being entered
Enter alpha-numeric and symbolic data from various source documents into terminals and/or computers
Retrieve, delete, update, and correct data on computer files 

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