What kind of specific projects can I do to master bitwise operations in C++? Also is there a canonical book? [closed]

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Published on 2012-11-29T15:09:20Z Indexed on 2012/11/29 17:17 UTC
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I don't use C++ or bitwise operations at my current job but I'm thinking of applying to companies where it is a requirement to be fluent with them (on their tests anyway).

So my question is: Can anyone suggest a project which will require gaining a fluency in bitwise operations to complete?

On a side note, is there a canonical book on optimization techniques using bitwise operations since that seems to be an important use of them?

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