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In Java, why use bit hacks when non-bitwise technique it is more readable?
Is there any legitimate use for bit manipulation hacks in higher-level languages such as Java?
I can see them being useful in speed-sensitive low-level and computation-intensive programs, e.g. ...
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What's your favorite bit-wise technique? [closed]
A few days ago, StackExchange member Anto inquired about valid uses for bit-wise operators. I stated that shifting was faster than multiplying and dividing integers by powers of two. StackExchange ...
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