What are some common mistakes people make with bitwise operations?

What are some common mistakes people make with bitwise operations?

Some common mistakes include confusing bitwise operators with logical operators, and not understanding operator precedence.

Can you give an example of confusing bitwise and logical operators?

Sure! A common mistake is using & (bitwise AND) instead of && (logical AND) in conditional statements.

What about operator precedence? How does that affect bitwise operations?

Operator precedence can lead to unexpected results if you don't use parentheses. For example, a & b + c is evaluated differently than (a & b) + c.

How can I avoid these mistakes in my code?

To avoid mistakes, always use parentheses to clarify your intentions and double-check the operators you're using.