Efficient Data Storage Using Codes: Advantages and Disadvantages
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Storing data by assigning codes is a method to shorten information, increase system efficiency, and streamline processes. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of this approach through examples like country abbreviations and flight codes.
Efficient Data Storage Using Codes: Advantages and Disadvantages
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One method of storing data is assigning codes to it, usually means shortening the original data. this is used to increase the efficiency of your system.
Example 1 • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Example 2 • Xtra Large, Large, Medium, Small • XL, L, M, S
Further examples • Country names- Great Britain – GB Airline flight codes- British airways flight from Heathrow to Oslo BA688 Police codes Kidnapping-207 Assult-240
Post Codes and Number Plates • Post codes are coded data • NG11 0JT