Bit

A bit, short for binary digit, is the smallest unit of data in computing. It can have a value of either 0 or 1, representing the fundamental states of digital systems—like off or on, false or true. Bits are the building blocks for all digital information, and when grouped together, they form larger units such as bytes (8 bits), enabling the storage and processing of complex data like text, images, and videos. Think of bits as the basic language computers use to communicate and perform operations efficiently.