What is Encoding?
Encoding refers to the creation and conversion of messages or information into coded form, while coding refers to any program which facilitates that format through certain protocols.
Coding and system are intimately intertwined. Encoding is handled by an encoder who forms the message into something understandable by both readers and receivers of it.
Communication would not be possible without an encoder or source, making the encoder an essential element in conversations. But just having an encoder may not suffice So more is needed!
Encoding may be verbal or nonverbal depending on the requirements of each conversation, making use of email, video or image attachments etc. as forms of encoding.
What is Decoding?
Decoding refers to the process of understanding and interpreting messages created by an encoder. This task is completed by decoders – either humans or computer programs who convert coded messages into their simpler forms for interpretation by readers.
Decoding becomes successful when the recipient can easily interpret and comprehend the message being conveyed to them from their sender, which allows them to respond or send another message back directly.
Once a message reaches its receiver, it should be presented in an understandable and relevant format for maximum effectiveness and no misinterpretations of its intent and purpose. Decoding can either be verbal or nonverbal depending on its type; commonly seen with microprocessors and memory cards.
Differences Between Encoding and Decoding
Encoding converts messages into coded formats suitable for transmission or storage, while decoding converts back into their original forms. Encoding protects data during transmission or storage; decoding restores it back to its original state. Essentially, both services work to ensure secure transmission or storage.
Encoding techniques such as encryption, Huffman coding and Base64 encoding are among the many examples of encoding; decryption may involve techniques like Huffman decoding or Base64 decoding.
Encoding and decoding are used extensively in email communications, videos, microprocessors and memory cards; both working at opposite ends of communication chains. An encoder acts at the sending end while decoder works at receiving end.
Encoding and Decoding Communications Process
Humans communicate via an encoding and decoding process, where one party develops and sends their message while another determines its reception by their audience, making adjustments accordingly to ensure it reaches them in its intended manner.
Encoding is the practice of turning thoughts into communication. An encoder uses one or more mediums – such as phone call, email, text message or face-to-face meeting – to deliver their message; conscious thought may or may not go into this process, though.
They should also take into account any interference from other messages, distractions or influences which might interfere with their message delivery.
Audience members interpret, or decode, your message for themselves. Decoding refers to turning communication into thoughts; for instance when you feel hungry you might encode this text: “I’m hungry; would you like pizza tonight?” Once they receive this communication from you they decode your communication into thoughts in order to interpret its meaning and create meaning from it.
Communication process. Encoding, mediating and decoding.
Of course, communication doesn’t just happen verbally–you have various channels available to you for communicating encoded messages to their receiver for decoding. Communication may take place through any sensory route (sight, smell, touch, taste or sound); however, most communication occurs through visual and auditory channels. If your roommate has headphones on and is immersed in video game playback, grabbing their attention may require waving your hands before asking about dinner. According to the transmission model of communication, communication occurs in one-way fashion as sender intentionally transmits message from sender to receiver.
Conclusion
If encoding is performed as the opposite of decoding, the results and inputs for both processes will switch places – that means what would normally be inputs to decoding (specific lines on decoding) could instead become outputs when encoded.
They aim to generate binary codes whose input values tend to be high.
Receivers or destinations, commonly referred to as decoding, require messages that are clear, precise, and developed so as not to misinform listeners, audiences, and people from interpreting and understanding its purpose and interpretation.
