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Bit fields in C allow the packing of data into a smaller number of bits, which is useful for memory efficiency when only a few bits are needed. They are defined within structures or unions and can simplify operations like encryption and resource access, but come with limitations such as loss of portability and inability to use pointers or arrays. The syntax for declaring bit fields involves specifying the type and width of each field, and unnamed fields can be used for padding and alignment purposes.
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