Augmenting Error Codes

Abstract

I started the book suggesting that error coding is somewhat holistic. An error coding strategy must be considered in conjunction with its proposed environment if it is to be effective. Not only this but there are some relatively simple steps that can be included in the coding which have a truly profound impact on the end performance that is achieved, often at relatively little cost. In this chapter some of these strategies will be examined, along with the kinds of environments where they are likely to be effective.