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The mathematics of compression in database systems

agavra Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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The article discusses the mathematical principles underlying data compression, exploring how algorithms like Huffman coding and arithmetic coding can reduce the storage and transmission requirements of digital information without losing fidelity. It provides a technical overview of the mathematics and insights into the fundamental limits of compression.
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