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Binary & Number Systems

Comprehend how computers represent data internally using binary and hexadecimal, and perform fundamental bitwise operations.

~5 hours

Learning Objectives

Convert numbers between base-10, base-2, and base-16.
Explain ASCII and Unicode text representation.
Perform basic bitwise operations like AND, OR, XOR, and shifts.

Core Topics

Binary numbering systemHexadecimal numberingTwo's complementBitwise operationsCharacter encoding

Practical Exercise

Write a script that manually converts a user-provided integer into its binary and hexadecimal equivalents without using built-in conversion functions.

Recommended Learning Resources

📖 Learn by Reading

Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective

Randal E. Bryant, David R. O'Hallaron

Provides deep insights into data representation, including binary, hex, and bitwise operations.

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🎥 Learn by Watching

See How Computers Add Numbers In One Lesson

In One Lesson • YouTube • 14:26

A fantastic visual explanation of how binary numbers and logic gates create computation.

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Related Skills

Mathematics Binary Logic