008

008 is a numeric designation used in various contexts as a three-digit label with leading zeros. As a string, it is used in catalogs, file naming, serial codes, and other identifiers where fixed width numbering is desirable.

In fiction, 008 is sometimes used as the designation for a fictional agent or character within an espionage or intelligence organization. It is typically presented as a member of a "00" section alongside 007, though interpretations differ between works. Unlike 007, 008 lacks a single, unified canon across all media, and its role varies by author or producer.

Beyond fiction, 008 is common in product naming and edition numbers, such as model numbers, part codes, or version identifiers in electronics, software, and manufacturing. The leading-zero format is often used to align with other codes in a sequence.

Numerical and programming considerations: The decimal value of 008 is eight. In many programming languages, numbers with a leading zero are treated as octal literals; digits 8 and 9 are not valid in octal, which makes the literal 008 invalid in languages that interpret leading zeros as octal numbers. As a string, however, "008" is valid and used for fixed-width identifiers or padding.

See also 007 and 009.