Compression Algorithms for Real Programmers describe the basic algorithms and approaches for compressing information so you can create a file as small as possible. * Examines the classic algorithms like Huffman coding, arithmetic compression, and dictionary-based schemes in depth * Describes the basic approach used to squeeze audio and video signals by a factor of 100:1 * Discussing the philosophy of compression to illustrate the underlying trade-offs in the algorithms * Explore the use of wavelets and other modeling techniques that use repetitive functions to squeeze audio and video * Shows how programming solutions like Adobe PostScript can save space and make the network more efficient * Describes new approaches using fractals and grammars just being explored by the compression community * Shows how to extend the algorithm and use it for copyright protection