This course includes
(updated Jan 2021)
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1 hour of on-demand video
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Downloadable resources and exercises
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Lifetime access
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Access on mobile and desktop
Is this course for you?
This short course expands the ideas behind Bitshift operations. In 1 hour you'll understand the math behind shifting bits right and left, and learn when and how to use them in your code. Enrol now and understand the mechanics of bitshifting and how it can help you as a programmer.
Course Content
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1
Introduction and Motivations
- Introduction and Learning Outcomes
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2
Base System Multiplication and Division
- Numbers and Positional Notation
- Multiplication and Division in Base 10
- Multiplication and Division in Base 2
- Quiz: Positional Notation & Counting
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3
Bitshift in Context
- Processor Instructions
- Code Example
- Wolfenstein 3D Source Code (Download)
- Quiz: Coding & Bitshift Operators
- Arithmetic and Logical Shifts
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4
Conclusion
- Relevance and Applications of Bitshifting
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5
Moving Forward
- Copyright & Content Distribution
- Similar Courses
Instructor
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Senior Lecturer
Gustavo Pezzi
Gustavo teaches computer science and mathematics at BPP University, London. He studies how teaching game programming can help enhance awareness and understanding of basic mathematics and physics. He is also a professional software engineer with more than 10 years of experience, with an industry background in 3D systems, games, systems, databases, and data analysis. His academic path includes institutions such as Pittsburg State University, City University of London, and University of Oxford.
Reviews
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A Quick, Enlightening Lesson
Ian Jabour
This was a fantastic resource for learning about bitshift operations. Definitely worth the time!
This was a fantastic resource for learning about bitshift operations. Definitely worth the time!
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Fantastic course
Roger McNally
Fantastic course, illustrates the concept clearly and concisely. Would recommend.
Fantastic course, illustrates the concept clearly and concisely. Would recommend.
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The best instructor
Codes Otaku
The best instructor I've ever seen.
The best instructor I've ever seen.
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Extremely detailed and informative
Nicholas Helish
This is a fantastic course explaining bitshift operations and definitely cleared up my misunderstanding of them thank you!
This is a fantastic course explaining bitshift operations and definitely cleared up my misunderstanding of them thank you!
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Excellent
Ajay Khanna
It says a lot about GP's teaching style that although I knew all this stuff already I *still* enjoyed this course, kind of like hanging out with a cool nerd ...
Read MoreIt says a lot about GP's teaching style that although I knew all this stuff already I *still* enjoyed this course, kind of like hanging out with a cool nerd friend and talking about how elegant bit operations are. Would love to see a follow-up course that goes into more detail, maybe "Hacker's Delight" style bit hacks.
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Awesome!
kory rice
Thank you! This course was fantastic! The only feedback I could give is maybe mention that 2^0 = 1. Someone that doesn't know math that well might get confus...
Read MoreThank you! This course was fantastic! The only feedback I could give is maybe mention that 2^0 = 1. Someone that doesn't know math that well might get confused on why if the right most bit = 1 the value would be 1 and not 0, which would throw off their total number when adding up each bit value. One of those things that many would just know automatically, but if someone without that knowledge was trying to follow along it could confuse them. Thank you again for this course, loved it!
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