What are some advanced bitwise techniques in programming?

What are some advanced bitwise techniques in programming?

Advanced bitwise techniques include bit manipulation for optimization, using masks for flags, and efficient arithmetic operations.

Can you explain how bit masking works?

Bit masking involves using a bitmask to isolate or modify specific bits in a binary number, often for flags.

What are some practical applications of bitwise operations?

Practical applications include graphics programming, cryptography, and performance optimization in algorithms.

How do bitwise operations compare to regular arithmetic operations?

Bitwise operations are generally faster than arithmetic operations as they operate directly on the binary representation.

Can you provide a code example of using bitwise operations?

Sure! Here's a simple example in Python:

# Check if the 3rd bit is set
number = 0b1010
mask = 0b0100
if number & mask:
    print('3rd bit is set')
else:
    print('3rd bit is not set')