Bitmask::Data

Bitmask::Data is a helpful Perl module designed for working with bitmasks. It provides an easy and flexible way to handle bitmasks. To use this package, one needs to subclass Bitmask::Data and define the bitmask values and length. For simple applications with a single bitmask, the initialization can be done directly in the Bitmask::Data module.

Once initialized, an unlimited number of bitmask objects can be created. These objects can be accessed and manipulated using convenient methods.

Creating a simple bitmask class is easy with Bitmask::Data. All you need to do is packacke your class and use Bitmask::Data as the base module. Then, define the length of your bitmask and set its default value.

Next, you can initialize your bitmask with the desired values. For example, you can define "value1" to be 0b000000000000000001 and "value2" to be 0b000000000000000010, and so on.

Finally, when you're ready to utilize your bitmask, create a new object and specify which values should be set to 1. For instance, $bm = MyBitmask->new('value1','value3') creates a new object with "value1" and "value3" set to 1.

Overall, Bitmask::Data is an excellent module for anyone who needs to work with bitmasks. It simplifies the process by providing a flexible and efficient way to handle bitmasks.