How to store a set of four 5-bit values in one 16-bit value

In plain words

This is a GitHub repository explaining how to pack four 5-bit values into a single 16-bit integer. It provides technical guidance on bitwise operations and data compression for developers who need to store multiple small numeric values efficiently within a fixed memory space. The resource targets programmers working with constrained systems or optimizing data structures.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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