Computer Science Canada left shift |
| Author: | turboliux [ Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:58 pm ] | ||
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can someone tell me what is the advantage of using << (left shift) by 1 rather than multyplying by 2? Maybe it had something to do with interpreter? For example:
thnx |
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| Author: | Tony [ Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:33 pm ] |
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bit shifting is faster |
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| Author: | wtd [ Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:18 pm ] |
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It can theoretically be faster. The problem with this is that your compiler may already perform this optimization automatically. Your best bet is always to say what you mean. |
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| Author: | turboliux [ Thu Dec 29, 2005 7:30 am ] |
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ok thnx |
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