Endianness in Computing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Handle It in C/C++

Are you confused by endianness in computing? Wondering what terms like "little-endian" and "big-endian" actually mean? In this video, I’ll break down everything you need to know about endianness—from the basics through to converting between big and little endian in C/C++.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • What endianness is and why it exists.
  • Why most programmers don’t need to worry about it.
  • Four different methods to convert between big-endian and little-endian in C/C++—from easiest to fastest.
  • A common gotcha that can trip you up and how to avoid it.
  • Best practices for writing portable, endianness-safe code.