Hex to Little Endian Converter

Introduction

This project provides a simple yet effective web interface for converting hexadecimal strings into their little endian numerical representation. The primary function of this web page is to allow users to input a hexadecimal string and display the corresponding little endian number. It's designed with a user-friendly interface, featuring aesthetic gradients and a clean layout to enhance user experience.

Features

  • User Input: Accepts hexadecimal strings as input through a clean and straightforward text field.
  • Conversion Logic: Utilizes a JavaScript function to convert the input hexadecimal string to a little endian number.
  • Responsive Design: The page layout is fully responsive, making it accessible on various devices and screen sizes.
  • Elegant UI: The interface is designed with a pleasing color gradient, providing a refreshing and modern look.

How to Use

  1. Enter Hex String: Input your hexadecimal string in the text field provided. The hex string should not contain any spaces or non-hex characters.
  2. Convert: Click the 'Convert' button to perform the conversion.
  3. View Result: The result of the conversion will be displayed below the button, indicating the numeric value in little endian format.

Technical Details

The core functionality is powered by the following JavaScript function:

function littleEndianToNumber(hexString) {
    const byteArray = hexString.match(/.{1,2}/g).map(byte => parseInt(byte, 16));
    const bigEndianArray = byteArray.reverse();
    const bigEndianHexString = bigEndianArray.map(byte => byte.toString(16).padStart(2, '0')).join('');
    return parseInt(bigEndianHexString, 16);
}

Setup

To set up this project on your local machine:

  1. Download or clone the repository.
  2. Open the index.html file in a web browser.

No additional installation or setup is required.

Conclusion

This Hex to Little Endian Converter is an easy-to-use tool for anyone needing to perform this specific type of data conversion. Its simple interface and effective functionality make it a handy utility for developers, students, and anyone interested in data formats and conversion.