Re: Bitwise operators

[Jason Chambers <tooger@bellsouth.net>]

Bitwise operators are especially useful for low-level graphics programming 
i.e.- manipulating bitmaps/images etc. They also come in handy when memory 
is constrained (bit flags).

At 11:21 AM 2/22/2003 -0500, Marty Harvey wrote:
>All,
>
>I'm studying for the SCJP and find that I'm having a little trouble with 
>bitwise operators. I think I might have an easier time getting my brain 
>around them if I thought they were useful. But, in my limited Java
>experience, I can't think of any reason why someone might want to use them.
>
>I thought the folks on this list might have some insight for me. So, if 
>you find bitwise operators useful, fun, or otherwise stimulating, please 
>drop me a line and let me know.
>
>Thanks,
>Marty