[math][constants] Documentation?
I found the math constants library in the 1.35.0 release and it looks like it will be useful to me. I can't find it documented anywhere however. It is not in a detail folder so I assume it is a public library. I've found documentation for a Math Constants library on yahoo groups from what looks like the initial review of this library. http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2003/06/48724.php Is this the same library? Where did the documentation go? Thanks, Michael Marcin
Michael Marcin wrote:
I found the math constants library in the 1.35.0 release and it looks like it will be useful to me.
I can't find it documented anywhere however. It is not in a detail folder so I assume it is a public library. I've found documentation for a Math Constants library on yahoo groups from what looks like the initial review of this library.
http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2003/06/48724.php
Is this the same library? Where did the documentation go?
No it's not the same library, there were so many contrasting opinions on what the library should look like that no consensus was ever reached :-( The constants in the current Boost.Math are added on an ad-hock basis just to "get the job done", and are best thought of as an implementation detail, albeit a rather useful one! I've documented quite a few of the other details, but apparently not this one: I'll add it to the TODO list. But basically usage is: boost::math::constants::constant_name<Type>() HTH, John.
-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Michael Marcin Sent: 15 July 2008 20:51 To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: [boost] [math][constants] Documentation?
I found the math constants library in the 1.35.0 release and it looks like it will be useful to me.
I can't find it documented anywhere however. It is not in a detail folder so I assume it is a public library. I've found documentation for a Math Constants library on yahoo groups from what looks like the initial review of this library.
http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2003/06/48724.php
Is this the same library? Where did the documentation go?
Sorry for late reply. As John Maddock says the original collection was rejected because of disagreement on the packaging (and some surprising views that they were not necessary!). But the original submission and values are still in the vault at http://tinyurl.com/6mv5tl They may save you some time Googling ;-) Paul --- Paul A Bristow Prizet Farmhouse, Kendal, Cumbria UK LA8 8AB +44 1539561830 & SMS, Mobile +44 7714 330204 & SMS pbristow@hetp.u-net.com
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