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Character encoding
Rules mapping text to numerical representations.
An everyday example
Both sides need the same coding convention.
Where this term is useful
These are related contexts, not prerequisites.
Back in the project
When it comes up: When reading code explanations or diagnosing errors.
What to do next: Locate a small code example in the project; explain inputs, outputs, and failures.
Open the related method and stepsWhat can this analogy leave out?
Language details differ; analogies are not syntax rules.
Everyday examples explain roles and relationships; actual behavior follows the tool, language, or platform.