Count Set Bits in an Integer in C

# Introduction

In this lab, you will learn how to count the number of set bits (1's) in an integer using bitwise operations in C programming. The lab consists of three steps: reading an integer input, using bitwise operations to count the set bits, and printing the count. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of number theory and discrete math concepts, and how to apply them in C programming.

The lab starts by demonstrating how to read an integer input from the user, which is the first step in the bit counting exercise. Then, it introduces a function that uses bitwise operations to count the number of set bits in the given integer. Finally, the program displays the count of set bits to the user.