Run-Length Encoding (RLE) Demonstration Tool

This MATLAB program demonstrates the implementation of run-length encoding (RLE), featuring both encoding and decoding capabilities. RLE is a fundamental data compression technique that reduces storage requirements by converting consecutive repeating data sequences into pairs of run lengths and corresponding values. The program accepts arbitrary input sequences for encoding and provides decoding functionality to reconstruct the original data. The implementation handles various data types including numerical arrays, characters, and binary sequences through efficient MATLAB vector operations. Key algorithmic components include: sequence scanning with length detection using differential comparisons, run-length counting with efficient loop structures, and data reconstruction through replication functions like repelem. Through RLE implementation, users can effectively compress data, minimize storage consumption, and enhance data transmission efficiency. The code demonstrates practical applications in image processing, signal compression, and data storage optimization scenarios.