Files & File Systems: Crash Course Computer Science

The video explores how computers store and organize data using file systems. It covers different file formats like text, WAV, and bitmaps, explaining how metadata helps interpret data. The video also discusses file storage methods, including flat and hierarchical file systems, and the concepts of fragmentation and defragmentation. It highlights the importance of directories in managing files and introduces the idea of hierarchical file systems for better organization.

How does a directory file function in managing files within a storage system?

What is fragmentation in file storage and why is it a concern?

Explain the concept of defragmentation and its purpose.

What is a hierarchical file system and how does it differ from a flat file system?