https://github.com/lumarans30/dec2bin-rust

Three simple algorithms in Rust that convert a number from decimal to binary.
https://github.com/lumarans30/dec2bin-rust

big-int conversion decimal-to-binary rust

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Three simple algorithms in Rust that convert a number from decimal to binary.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/lumarans30/dec2bin-rust
• Owner: LuMarans30
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-07-16T22:24:56.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-22T14:32:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-23T11:29:32.533Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: big-int, conversion, decimal-to-binary, rust
• Language: Rust
• Homepage: https://lumarans30.github.io/dec2bin-rust
• Size: 83 KB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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## Decimal to Binary Converter in Rust

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A simple Rust implementation of a decimal to binary converter, inspired by my previous [C version](https://github.com/LuMarans30/three-version-decimal-to-binary). 

I'm using this project to learn Rust and explore its features.

## Overview

This project provides a basic CLI for converting decimal numbers to their binary representations.

## Usage

To use this tool, run it from the command line:

```bash

cargo run [optional_decimal_number]

```

Alternatively, [precompiled binaries for most platforms](https://github.com/LuMarans30/dec2bin-rust/releases/latest) are available.

## Conversion Methods

1. **Iterative**: Uses a loop to perform the conversion. It divides the decimal number by 2 iteratively and gets the remainder.

2. **Recursive**: Same algorithm as iterative method, but recursively.

3. **Lookup Table**: Uses a lookup table that contains all possible 4-bit binary strings for faster conversion (generally the fastest method).

## Features

- Supports conversion of large numbers using the `num_bigint` crate

- Measures and displays the mean time taken for N iterations for each conversion method.

If you provide a decimal number as an argument, the program will use that for conversions. Otherwise, it will prompt you to enter a number.

## Contributing

This project was created as a learning exercise. While it's primarily for personal use, suggestions and improvements are welcome. Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request if you have ideas to enhance its functionality.

## License

This project is open-source and available under the [MIT License](LICENSE).