Binary: The Foundation of All Computing

Learn how technology works at the foundation. You'll be able to read and write binary and see how it all fits together.

Created by: Kilton Hopkins
Unstoppable Technologist

What Will I Learn?

• Read and write binary
• Read and write hexadecimal
• Understand why binary is made of 1s and 0s
• Understand ASCII and Unicode
• Know what a real gigabyte is
• Understand different counting systems (such as Base16 and Base64)

Requirements

• Pencil and paper
• No programming skills needed
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction)
• Standard calculator skills (multiplication, exponents)
• An open mind to understand new ways of using numbers
• Excitement about knowing how all digital technology works

Target audience

• Professional technologists
• Technology enthusiasts
• Perpetual learners