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Magic Number

perezerah edited this page Jun 5, 2012 · 1 revision

In computer programming, the term magic number has multiple meanings. It could refer to one or more of the following:

  • A constant numerical or text value used to identify a file format or protocol.
  • Distinctive, unique values that are unlikely to be mistaken for other meanings.
  • Unique values with unexplained meaning or multiple occurrences which could be replaced with named constants.
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