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What is UTF-8 and why was it created?

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Answer: UTF-8 (Unicode transformation format) is a technique that is capable of producing any character in Unicode standard.

Explanation: UTF-8 is supporting technique that helps in changing any block of bits of any language.It is used for converting any code into the unicode characters.It was created because this coding technique that supports various languages and is also replacing the ASCII code. UTF-8 code is highly compatible with the ASCII codes and has better properties than it.

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