hexkod
Hexkod is a fictional data-encoding notation used in computer science tutorials to illustrate how binary data can be represented in hexadecimal form. The name blends "hex" with a suffix common in code naming, signaling its role as a compact, text-based encoding of bytes for human readability and machine parsing.
Structure and syntax: In hexkod, data is encoded as a sequence of two-digit hexadecimal values. Each pair
Variants and processing: Basic hexkod focuses on the two-digit pairs alone. Extended hexkod adds a length field
Examples: A short payload might be written as 4a 7f 2b e0, HK[04]: 4a-7f-2b-e0-5d, or 4a7f2be05d in
Origin and status: Hexkod originated in educational materials as a didactic example and is not an official
See also: Hexadecimal notation, Base16 encoding, Hex color codes, Data serialization.