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The Bit Shift Paradox: How "Optimizing" Can Make Code 6× Slower

The Bit Shift Paradox: How "Optimizing" Can Make Code 6× Slower

Update: 2025-10-09
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Caching bit shifts looks smart but makes code up to 6× slower.

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Caching bit shifts looks smart but makes code up to 6× slower.

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The Bit Shift Paradox: How "Optimizing" Can Make Code 6× Slower

The Bit Shift Paradox: How "Optimizing" Can Make Code 6× Slower

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