Zipping
Zipping refers to the process of compressing one or more computer files into a single archive file, often with the extension ".zip". This archive file is typically smaller than the sum of the original files, making it easier to store, transfer, or share. The compression is achieved by using algorithms that identify and replace redundant data patterns with shorter codes.
The zip format was created by Phil Katz and first released in 1989. It is a widely
While zip is a common format, other compression and archiving formats exist, such as RAR, 7z, and