What Is Binary Code?
Binary code is a type of digital coding system that uses only two symbols, typically 0 and 1. It is used to represent text or computer processor instructions in computers and other electronic devices. Binary code can be written using either ones and zeros, or true/false values. Each binary digit (or bit) represents an individual piece of information such as a letter, number, instruction, etc., which are then combined into larger groups called bytes. Bytes are the basic unit for measuring data storage on computers; one byte equals eight bits.
In computing terms, binary code is also known as machine language because it’s the language understood by all computer processors. This means that when you write a program in any programming language like C++ or Java, your source code must first be translated into binary before it can be executed by the processor. The translation process from source code to machine language is done through compilers and interpreters which convert high-level languages into low-level languages so they can be read by machines.