What are some common mistakes in bitwise operations?

What are some common mistakes in bitwise operations?

Common mistakes include misunderstanding operator precedence, using the wrong operator, and not considering data types.

Can you give an example of a mistake with the AND operator?

Sure! A common mistake is assuming that x & 1 will always return 1 for odd numbers, but it can return 0 if x is 0.

What about the OR operator?

With the OR operator, a mistake is thinking x | 0 changes the value of x, but it actually leaves it unchanged.

How can I avoid these mistakes?

To avoid mistakes, always check operator precedence, understand the data types you're working with, and test your operations.