Jean-loup Gailly

Jean-loup Gailly is a software engineer known for developing the popular compression algorithm ZIP and the gzip format, which are used to reduce the size of digital files for easier storage and transmission. His work has significantly impacted how data is compressed and shared over the internet. Gailly's contributions improve the efficiency of data handling, enabling faster downloads and saving bandwidth. He is recognized for his technical expertise and influence in the field of computer science, especially in data compression technology.