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Xueersi Online School Tech Team

Jul 9, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding Character Encoding and Redis SDS Dynamic String Implementation

This article explains how computers store text using binary, introduces ASCII, Unicode and UTF‑8 encoding rules, discusses the limitations of C‑style null‑terminated strings, and describes Redis's Simple Dynamic String (SDS) data structure, its old and new versions, advantages, and related APIs.