In computer science, parity refers to the evenness or oddness of the number of ones in a binary number. Checking parity is a fundamental operation used in various applications, including error detection and correction in data transmission and storage.
The importance of parity checking lies in its ability to detect errors that may occur during data transmission or storage. By checking the parity of a binary number, it is possible to determine whether the number of ones in the binary representation has changed. If the parity changes, it indicates that an error has occurred, allowing for appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
