The Bit Library

Introduction

The Bit Library (TBL) is a multi-language library providing efficient bit abstractions and efficient bit manipulation algorithms. Currently, the library is focusing on the C++ version development and is aiming at standardization.

Files

• cpp: C++ version of the library
  • cpp/bit_details.hpp: Provides common implementation details and helper classes
  • cpp/bit_value.hpp: A class representing an independent, non-referenced bit
  • cpp/bit_reference.hpp: A class representing a reference to a bit
  • cpp/bit_pointer.hpp: A class representing a pointer to a bit
  • cpp/bit_iterator.hpp: A class representing an iterator on bit sequences
  • cpp/bit_algorithm.hpp: Optimized versions of algorithms for bit manipulation
  • cpp/bit.hpp: Includes the whole C++ bit library
  • cpp/bit.cpp: Example use of the C++ bit library (old version, needs to be updated)
• wg21: ISO WG21 C++ proposal for standardization

Documentation and resources

CppCon 2016 presentation