How do I use bitwise operators in Python?

How do I use bitwise operators in Python?

Bitwise operators in Python allow you to manipulate individual bits of integers. They include AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and shifts.

Can you give me an example of using the AND operator?

Sure! The AND operator is represented by &. For example, 5 & 3 results in 1 because in binary, 5 is 101 and 3 is 011, and the AND operation gives 001.

What about the OR operator?

The OR operator is represented by |. For instance, 5 | 3 results in 7, as it combines the bits: 101 | 011 gives 111.

How do I use the NOT operator?

The NOT operator is represented by ~. It inverts the bits. For example, ~5 results in -6 because it flips the bits of 5.