title: Bit masking in C - How to get first bit of a byte?
body: <p>I have:</p>
  
  <p><code>int8_t byteFlag;</code></p>
  
  <p>and I want to get the first bit of it? I think I probably need to use <code>&amp;</code> and <code>&gt;&gt;</code> but not sure how exactly. Any help?</p>