Bit data structures

In computing, a bitmap (also called raster) graphic is an image formed from rows of different colored pixels. A GIF is an example of a graphics image file that uses a bitmap.

array data structure that compactly stores bits

data structure used in computer programming

computer graphics term; format for bitmap images storing 1 bit per pixel in a contiguous 2D array

A bitboard is a specialized bit array data structure commonly used in computer systems that play board games, where each bit corresponds to a game board space or piece. This allows parallel bitwise operations to set or query the game state, or determine moves or plays in the game.