title: What are bitwise operators?
body: <p>I'm someone who writes code just for fun and haven't really delved into it in either an academic or professional setting, so stuff like these bitwise operators really escapes me.</p>
  
  <p>I was reading an article about JavaScript, which apparently supports bitwise operations. I keep seeing this operation mentioned in places, and I've tried reading about to figure out what exactly it is, but I just don't seem to get it at all. So what are they? Clear examples would be great! :D</p>
  
  <p>Just a few more questions - what are some practical applications of bitwise operations? When might you use them?</p>