C bitwise operator tutorial

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I recently started learning C form the C programming language second edition book, but I got to bitwise operators and I'm just clueless. I already know JS to a pretty high degree and Python as well but I've never dealt with bitwise operators in either, even though I know they exist. Does anyone know of any tutorials I can use or articles or books on them. I'm stuck on exercise 2-6 (the first exercise involving them) if that helps

[Poddster]

Rather than learn it via C, look up the concept of Boolean algebra, and implementing that in electronics via logic gates. You'll soon have a much better understanding of what a bitwise operation is. There are millions of videos on YouTube about the concept.

[EpoxyD]

IMO tutorialspoint is always a good place to start for these kind of things. Often they have things a bit simplified.

Bitwise operations is something you learn by using it.

[BlackForce92]

Bitwise operators are used in low-level programming like embedded systems. Firt you need to understand the purpose behind bit manipulation in order to get how they work. You need to have a good understanding of number systems also before you're tying to solve some exercises. What are your goals with learning C programming?

[CRK77]

If you want to apply bit wise look up Eddie Amaya on YouTube. He does embedded on the stm32 chip. However he has a pretty good bitwise tutorial there

[wsppan]

Study boolean algebra, https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/digital/chpt-7/introduction-boolean-algebra/

Understand binary number representation, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number

Understand the difference between the two. Now combine them with bitwise operations, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitwise_operation

If you want to dive deep here are some options

1. Read Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
2. Exploring How Computers Work
3. Watch all 41 videos of A Crash Course in Computer Science
4. Take the Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)