What are code tables?

A code table is like a special list that helps computers understand what different numbers mean.

Imagine you're playing with building blocks, each block has a number on it, like 1, 2, or 3. Now, suppose there's a secret note that says:

"Block 1 is red,"

"Block 2 is blue,"

"Block 3 is green."

That secret note is just like a code table! It helps you know what color each number means, so instead of thinking "What does the number 2 mean?" you can say, "Oh, that's blue!"

A code table usually has two parts:

• One part shows the numbers or codes (like 1, 2, 3)
• The other part shows what those numbers really mean (like red, blue, green)

When a computer sees a number, it checks the code table to find out what that number stands for, just like you check the secret note when playing with blocks!