Flag Computer Programming Bit (1 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articlesavailable from Wikipedia or other free sources online. In computerprogramming, flag refers to one or more bits that are used to store abinary value or code that has an assigned meaning. Flags are typicallyfound as members of a defined data structure, such as a database recordand the meaning of the value contained in a flag will generally bedefined in relation to the data structure it is part of. In many casesthe binary value of a flag will be understood to represent one ofseveral possible states or statuses. In other cases, the binary valuesmay represent one or more attributes in a bit field, often related toabilities or permissions, such as 'can be written to' or 'can bedeleted'.…