The shift operators, >>, >>>, and << work with integer primitives only;
The >> right shift extends the sign so a negative number stays negative
The >>> operator shifts in zero bits, creating a positive number.
The << left shift always shifts in zero bits at the least significant position.
Operator Example Result
<< 3 << 2 12
>> -6 >> 2 -2
>>> -6 >>> 2 1073741822
public class MainClass{
public static void main(String[] argv){
System.out.println(3 << 2);
System.out.println(-6 >> 2);
System.out.println(-6 >>> 2);
}
}
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