... > > > > > + if ((_count % 8) >= 4) { > > > > > > > > If (_count & 4) { > > > > > > That would be obfuscating, IMHO. The compiler doesn't need such things > > > to generate optimal code. > > > > Try it: https://godbolt.org/z/EvvGrTxv3 > > And it isn't that obfuscated - no more so than your version. > > The godbolt link does "n % 8 > 4" instead of "... >= 4" as in Jason's > original code. With ">=" the compiled code matches that for "n & 4". Bugger :-) David - Registered Address Lakeside, Bramley Road, Mount Farm, Milton Keynes, MK1 1PT, UK Registration No: 1397386 (Wales)