Digital communication is the process of transmitting and receiving information encoded as digital data. As an academic field, it systematically investigates the processes, platforms, content, and effects associated with communication mediated by digital technologies. This research area examines the design and affordances of digital environments, the production and consumption of digital content, user behaviors and interactions, and the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of digital media use. Key characteristics explored include data representation, network effects, interactivity, and the dynamic nature of information flow in digital spaces, highlighting its significance in shaping contemporary human experience and societal structures.