Prefix Codes (with Exercises) - Data Compression

Thanks for subscribing! --- This video is about prefix codes, which are also known as prefix-free codes, prefix condition codes, instantaneous codes, and Huffman codes. In the video the following concepts are explained: Prefix codes are applied in data compression (source coding); Prefix codes are important, because they guarantee unique decodability and instantaneous decoding; The definition of prefix codes and their relation to fixed-length codes; How to recognize prefix codes, based on exercises (and answers); An outlook on the Kraft-McMillan Inequality. --- If you thought this video was useful, make sure to give it a like! If you have any questions, use the comment section. If you want to see more videos like this one, make sure to subscribe. This video has been published by MisterCode.