Write down any three differences between text and binary files.

Data Representation: Text files store data in a form that is human-readable. They contain textual data and can be opened and read in any text editor. On the other hand, binary files store data in a form that is machine-readable and not human-readable. They contain data in binary format, which can only be understood by specific programs.

File Size: Text files are generally larger in size compared to binary files. This is because text files use more bytes to represent a value than binary files. For example, the number 255 can be represented in a text file using three characters (2, 5, and 5), but in a binary file, it can be represented with a single byte.

Processing Speed: Binary files are faster to process by the computer. Since the data in binary files is already in a format that the computer understands, it can be read and written more quickly than the data in text files, which needs to be converted to and from the machine format.

Compatibility: Text files are more portable and easier to manipulate than binary files. Text files can be opened, read, and edited on any computer without the need for a specific program. However, binary files can only be correctly interpreted by the software that created them, making them less portable and harder to manipulate.

Error Detection: It's easier to detect and correct errors in text files than in binary files. In a text file, you can often see and correct the error directly. In a binary file, the error might not be apparent until you try to use the file in a particular way, and even then, it might be hard to locate the exact place where the error occurs.