+Coding Theory is the mathematical discipline of designing [codes](/wiki/codes) for efficient and reliable data transmission and storage. It seeks to detect and correct errors introduced by noisy channels, forming a fundamental branch of [Information Theory](/wiki/Information_Theory).
+## See also
+- [Cryptography](/wiki/Cryptography)
+- [Error Correction](/wiki/Error_Correction)
+- [Data Compression](/wiki/Data_Compression)