Data Compression I - Course Introduction and Lossless Compression Basics - Lecture 1

Dive into the fundamentals of lossless data compression in this introductory lecture from Stanford University's EE274: Data Compression I course. Explore key concepts and basic principles as Professor Tsachy Weissman, along with instructors Shubham Chandak and Pulkit Tandon, lay the groundwork for understanding data compression theory and applications. Gain insights into the course structure, objectives, and the importance of data compression in electrical engineering. Follow along with the comprehensive course materials available on the official website and discover how to enroll in the full online program offered by Stanford University.