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+# Count the Number of Set Bits
+
+## Description
+This algorithm counts the number of 1 bits (set bits) in the binary representation of a given integer. Counting set bits is useful in various fields like cryptography, networking, and data compression.
+
+## Example Usage
+Enter an integer: 29
+Number of set bits in 29 is 4
+
+## Complexity
+** Time Complexity **: 
+O(number of set bits) — The loop runs once for each set bit.
+
+** Space Complexity **: 
+O(1) — Constant space usage.
+
+## Applications
+- Cryptography: For analyzing binary data.
+- Networking: Useful for IP address and network mask operations.
+- Data Compression: Helps in efficient data encoding and decoding
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+#include <stdio.h>
+
+int countSetBits(int n) {
+    int count = 0;
+    while (n > 0) {
+        n = n & (n - 1);  // Removes the rightmost set bit
+        count++;
+    }
+    return count;
+}
+
+int main() {
+    int num;
+    printf("Enter an integer: ");
+    scanf("%d", &num);
+
+    int result = countSetBits(num);
+    printf("Number of set bits in %d is %d\n", num, result);
+
+    return 0;
+}