MSB

• The bit which represents the highest order of an integer.

• Typically the left most bit.

• In case of signed integers, MSB is used to indicate the nature of the integer.

• For a binary number consisting of n-bits, n-1 bits is used for storing the value and nth bit for storing its sign.

• MSB has a negative weight in case of signed integer. (-1 * MSB)

LSB

• The bit which represents the lowest order of an integer.
• Typically the right most bit.

Resources:

• Explanation of bit and byte ordering: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskProgramming/comments/qvwvtc/comment/hkz3fil/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button