When should I use logical operators instead of bitwise operators?

Can you explain the difference between logical and bitwise operators?

Sure! Logical operators (like &&, ||) work with boolean values, while bitwise operators (&, |) operate on binary representations of integers.

When should I use logical operators instead of bitwise operators?

Use logical operators when dealing with boolean conditions, and bitwise operators when manipulating individual bits of integer values.

Can you give me an example of each?

Of course! For logical, if (a && b) checks if both are true. For bitwise, c = a & b performs a bitwise AND on the binary representations.

Are there any performance differences between them?

Yes, logical operators can short-circuit, potentially improving performance, while bitwise operations are generally faster for integer manipulation.