String to Binary Converter

String

A string is a sequence of characters, such as letters, numbers, and symbols, used to represent textual data in computer programming. It’s a fundamental data type used to store and manipulate text-based information. Strings are widely utilized in various applications, from simple word processing to complex web development.

Binary

Binary refers to the base-2 numeral system, which uses only two symbols, typically “0” and “1,” to represent numeric values and data. In computing, binary is crucial as it forms the basis for all digital communication and data storage. Computers process and store information using binary code, where each digit (bit) represents a power of 2, allowing for efficient electronic operations.

How to Convert String to Binary

Converting a string to binary involves representing each character in the string as its corresponding binary value. Here’s how to do it:

1. ASCII Encoding: Each character in a string has a unique numerical value assigned to it, known as its ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) code. You’ll need to convert each character in the string to its ASCII code.
2. Convert ASCII to Binary: Once you have the ASCII code for each character, convert it to binary. You can do this by repeatedly dividing the decimal value by 2 and noting the remainders.
3. Padding: Since binary values can have varying lengths, you might need to pad them with leading zeros to ensure consistent lengths for all characters.

Here’s a simple example:

Let’s convert the string “Hello” to binary:

H -> ASCII: 72 -> Binary: 1001000
e -> ASCII: 101 -> Binary: 1100101
l -> ASCII: 108 -> Binary: 1101100
l -> ASCII: 108 -> Binary: 1101100
o -> ASCII: 111 -> Binary: 1101111

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