The term "padding" can refer to several concepts across different fields such as programming, networking, and data processing. Below are a few common uses of "padding" in various contexts: 1. **Data Structures and Memory Alignment**: In computer programming, padding often refers to adding extra bytes to data structures to ensure that they align with the memory boundaries required by the architecture. This can improve access speed but may lead to increased memory usage.
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