What is Character Encoding?
Character encoding is the process of mapping characters to binary code. It defines how characters, symbols, and numbers are represented in a digital format that computers can understand and process. Each character in the character set is assigned a unique binary code allowing it to be stored, transmitted, and interpreted correctly.
Introduction to MySQL Character Encoding
Character encoding is a fundamental aspect of any database system including MySQL. It determines how characters are represented internally and how they’re stored and processed by the database. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of character encoding in MySQL its importance, and the common encoding schemes used.
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