What does << mean in Python??

Question

X=5
print(x<<2)
Output = 20

Answer 1

https://www.sololearn.com/learn/4087/?ref=app

Answer 2

x << y

Moves all 1s in x's bit format to left by y steps.

50 << 3
50 equals 110010 in binary.

= 000110010 << 3
= 001100100 << 2
= 011001000 << 1
= 110010000

110010000 = 400
That's why 50 << 3 would equal 400

Answer 3

So in other words, 50 * (2*2*2) for 3 bits?

Answer 4

Troy Yes, bit operators can also be faster than basic operators.

There is also >> which differs by moving bits y steps right instead.

50 >> 3 = 6

Answer 5

np

Answer 6

This is the same as multiplying x by 2**2 (shifting of 2)

Answer 7

Thank you!

Answer 8

Thank you Seb!

Answer 9

Thank you!!