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The Significance of 256

The Significance of 256

Two raised to the power of eight (2^8) or 256 has played a significant part in computer science. A byte, made up of 8 bits, has 256 possibilities. From the early days of computing this number has been significant.Read more ›

Complete Developer Podcast · BJ Burns and Will Gant

June 25, 20201h 7m

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Two raised to the power of eight (2^8) or 256 has played a significant part in computer science. A byte, made up of 8 bits, has 256 possibilities. From the early days of computing this number has been significant.

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