Data compression symmetry

Data compression symmetry refers to the idea that the processes of data compression and decompression exhibit a form of symmetry in their relationship. In the context of information theory and data encoding, this concept can manifest in different ways. ### Key Aspects of Data Compression Symmetry: 1. **Reciprocal Operations**: The processes of compression and decompression are mathematically reciprocal. Data compression reduces the size of a dataset, while decompression restores the dataset to its original form (or a close approximation).