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Type of computer instructions

Bit manipulation instructions are instructions that perform bit manipulation operations in hardware, rather than requiring several instructions for those operations as illustrated with examples in software. Several leading as well as historic architectures have bit manipulation instructions including ARM, WDC 65C02, the TX-2 and the Power ISA. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Bit manipulation instructionsA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Computer scienceThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Selection Pushdown in Column Stores using Bit Manipulation InstructionsCited 14 times
  4. Go sideways: Bitwise ternary logic instructionA closely related topic
  5. Go sideways: Bit manipulationA closely related topic

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  1. Hardware bit manipulation

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