Python Unsigned Right Shift

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Micah picture Micah · Jul 10, 2012 · Viewed 7k times · Source

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How to get the logical right binary shift in python

How do I perform an unsigned right shift in python?

I.E. The java equivalent is this:

x >>> y or x >>>= y

Answer

MRAB picture MRAB · Jul 10, 2012

Integers in Java have a fixed number of bits, but those in Python don't, so an unsigned right shift would be meaningless in Python.

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