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Apr 30, 2021 · Fundamentals

Why Use Lossy Compression? Algorithms, RLE, Huffman, and Compression Bombs

This article explains the principles of data compression, contrasting lossy and lossless methods, introduces common algorithms such as Run‑Length Encoding, dictionary coding, and Huffman coding, and discusses extreme cases like compression bombs, illustrating concepts with examples and visual diagrams.