Jessie Frazelle • 3/8/2020

The Life of a Data Byte

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This article traces the evolution of data storage, following a single byte (the letter 'j') through history. It covers storage mediums like punch cards, magnetic tapes, and modern DRAM, while explaining fundamental concepts like bits, bytes, ASCII, and Unicode encoding. It concludes with a look at current and future storage technologies.

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