bitmfield
Bitfield refers to a data structure that packs multiple boolean or small integer values into a single machine word, such as a byte or an integer. Instead of allocating a full byte for each boolean, which would be wasteful, a bitfield allows individual bits or small groups of bits within a larger integer to represent distinct flags or values. This is particularly useful in low-level programming, embedded systems, and network protocols where memory efficiency is crucial.
The implementation of bitfields typically involves bitwise operations. Individual bits can be accessed, set, and cleared
Bitfields can also be used to store small integer values. By allocating a specific number of consecutive
While bitfields offer significant memory savings, they can sometimes come at the cost of increased complexity