Software → Digital Logic
Bit
The smallest unit of information in computing, representing one of two possible values.
Motivation
Bit solves the problem of representing information with the smallest binary unit.
Where it fits
Bit belongs to digital logic, hardware, and data representation.
Mental model
A bit has two possible values, commonly modeled as 0 or 1, false or true, low or high signal.
Common mistakes
- Thinking bits are inherently numbers only.
- Ignoring that meaning comes from interpretation.
Related concepts
Bit connects to byte, binary number, boolean logic, and digital signal.