| $a ∓ $b |
And |
Bits that are set in both $a and $b are set. |
| $a | $b |
Or |
Bits that are set in either $a or $b are set. |
| $a ^ $b |
Xor |
Bits that are set in $a or $b but not both are set. |
| ~ $a |
Not |
Bits that are set in $a are not set, and vice versa. |
| $a << $b |
Shift left |
Shift the bits of $a $b steps to the left (each step means
"multiply by two") |
| $a >> $b |
Shift right |
Shift the bits of $a $b steps to the right (each step means
"divide by two") |
