Python Bitwise Operators
Bitwise operators are used to compare (binary) numbers.
Types of Bitwise Operators
| Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| AND | Sets each bit to 1 if both bits are 1 | a & b |
| OR | Sets each bit to 1 if one of two bits is 1 | a | b |
| XOR | Sets each bit to 1 if only one of two bits is 1 | a ^ b |
| NOT | Inverts all the bits | ~a |
| Zero fill left shift | Shift left by pushing zeros in from the right and let the leftmost bits fall off | a<<3 |
| Signed right shift | Shift right by pushing copies of the leftmost bit in from the left, and let the rightmost bits fall off | a>>3 |