Anne Fold

Anne Fold is a concept in string processing and formal language theory that involves transforming a string by folding it along a specified line or axis, similar to folding paper. This operation typically reflects or rearranges parts of the string based on certain rules, often used in algorithms for pattern matching, data compression, or parsing. Think of it as a way to reorganize a sequence to reveal patterns or simplify analysis, much like folding a map to focus on a specific area. It’s a mathematical tool for understanding structures within sequences or data.