What is the difference between Hamming(7,4) and Hamming(8,3) codes?

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What is the difference between Hamming(7,4) and Hamming(8,3) codes?
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Hamming(7,4) uses 4 data bits and 3 parity bits, while Hamming(8,3) uses 8 data bits and 3 parity bits. The difference lies in the number of bits being protected, and consequently, the complexity of the calculations involved in error detection and correction.