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: Uses CRC-32 to detect accidental or malicious changes to data.

: Formats like .docx , .xlsx , and .pptx are actually hidden ZIP archives containing various internal files.

: Sending a single zipped folder instead of dozens of individual files.

: Bundles multiple files or directories into one archive for easier sharing.

: Reduces file size without losing any original information during decompression.

: Packaging program files to speed up transfers from hours to minutes.

: Pushing "zip push" deployments for cloud services like Azure Functions . ⚠️ Security Risks Zip push deployment for Azure Functions - Microsoft Learn