21.8 - Fixed Length Codes
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What is Huffman coding used for?
💡 Hint: Think about ways data can be represented more efficiently.
Define a prefix code.
💡 Hint: This helps ensure no confusion in decoding.
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What is the main goal of Huffman coding?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of compression.
True or False: In Huffman coding, each letter must be represented by the same length of bits.
💡 Hint: Think about what differentiates Huffman coding from fixed-length codes.
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Given a set of letters: P(0.3), Q(0.25), R(0.2), S(0.15), T(0.1), design an optimal Huffman tree and derive the encoding for each letter.
💡 Hint: Always combine the two letters with the lowest frequencies first.
Imagine you're designing a new communication protocol using Huffman coding. List potential challenges you might face in implementation.
💡 Hint: Consider the operational aspects of encoding and decoding.
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