Bitwise Operators in Python
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Computers store all kinds of information as a stream of binary digits called bits. Whether you’re working with text, images, or videos, they all boil down to ones and zeros. Python’s bitwise operators let you manipulate those individual bits of data at the most granular level.
You can use bitwise operators to implement algorithms such as compression, encryption, and error detection, as well as