Bit functions in MySQL are used for performing bitwise operations on binary data. These functions allow you to manipulate individual bits within binary numbers. Here is a list of common bit functions, along with real-time examples and detailed explanations for each:

1. BIT_AND():

   • BIT_AND() performs a bitwise AND operation between two or more numbers.

   Example:

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   SELECT BIT_AND(5, 3) AS bitwise_result;
   
   

   Output: The bitwise AND of 5 and 3 is 1. In binary, 5 is 101, and 3 is 011, so the result is 001.

2. BIT_OR():

   • BIT_OR() performs a bitwise OR operation between two or more numbers.

   Example:

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   SELECT BIT_OR(5, 3) AS bitwise_result;
   
   

   Output: The bitwise OR of 5 and 3 is 7. In binary, 5 is 101, and 3 is 011, so the result is 111.

3. BIT_XOR():

   • BIT_XOR() performs a bitwise XOR (exclusive OR) operation between two or more numbers.

   Example:

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   SELECT BIT_XOR(5, 3) AS bitwise_result;
   
   

   Output: The bitwise XOR of 5 and 3 is 6. In binary, 5 is 101, and 3 is 011, so the result is 110.

4. BIT_NOT():

   • BIT_NOT() performs a bitwise NOT operation, which flips all the bits in a number.

   Example:

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   SELECT BIT_NOT(5) AS bitwise_result;
   
   

   Output: The bitwise NOT of 5 is -6. In binary, 5 is 101, and after NOT, it becomes 11111111111111111111111111111010 in two's complement form.

5. BIT_COUNT():

   • BIT_COUNT() counts the number of set bits (1s) in a binary number.

   Example:

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   SELECT BIT_COUNT(5) AS bit_count;
   
   

   Output: The binary representation of 5 is 101, which has 2 set bits (1s), so the result is 2.

Bit functions are typically used in situations where you need to work with binary data, manipulate flags or permissions, or perform bitwise operations on specific data representations. These functions can be helpful in scenarios like network protocols, cryptography, and custom data encoding.