Numbers in computers
Learn about computer number systems & stand out from the crowd.
Everything you need to know about numbers, numeric types (eg floats) & how to use them. Number systems & fundamentals, integers, floating point, fixed point, precision/range & more!
Yes ...
"0.1 + 0.2 = 0.30000000000000004"
No...
it's not cause "JavaScript sucks"
Yep, I used to believe it too. I used to think "wtfjs!" when I saw it
But the reality is all to do with how computers represent numbers and nothing to do with JavaScript.
With this book you will learn how numerical types really work & practically how to use them.
Avoid being bitten by rounding and precision bugs, be ready for interview questions involving number types and write better software.