https://github.com/rag322/constants-float32-catalan
Catalan's constant.
https://github.com/rag322/constants-float32-catalan
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Catalan's constant.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rag322/constants-float32-catalan
- Owner: Rag322
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2025-04-04T12:14:57.000Z (2 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-09T18:50:13.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-09T18:56:11.318Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: c, catalan, combinatorics, const, constant, float, floating-point, ieee754, javascript, k, mathematics, polygamma, precision, stdlib
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 47.9 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Citation: CITATION.cff
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
# Catalan's Constant 🌟
  
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## Overview
Welcome to the **constants-float32-catalan** repository! This project focuses on providing an accurate representation of Catalan's constant using floating-point arithmetic. Catalan's constant plays a vital role in various fields, including combinatorics and number theory. This repository serves as a resource for developers looking to implement or understand this mathematical constant in programming languages like C and JavaScript.
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## Table of Contents
1. [What is Catalan's Constant?](#what-is-catalans-constant)
2. [Why Use Catalan's Constant?](#why-use-catalans-constant)
3. [Installation](#installation)
4. [Usage](#usage)
5. [Contributing](#contributing)
6. [License](#license)
7. [Releases](#releases)
---
## What is Catalan's Constant?
Catalan's constant is a mathematical constant denoted by **G**, approximately equal to 0.915965594177219015. It appears in various combinatorial problems and is defined by the infinite series:
\[ G = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{(2n+1)^2} \]
This series converges slowly but provides a precise way to compute the constant.
### Applications in Mathematics
1. **Combinatorics**: Catalan's constant arises in the enumeration of certain combinatorial structures.
2. **Number Theory**: It is linked to the properties of various number sequences.
3. **Trigonometric Functions**: The constant appears in calculations involving polygamma and trigamma functions.
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## Why Use Catalan's Constant?
Using Catalan's constant can enhance calculations in combinatorial algorithms and improve the accuracy of mathematical functions. By implementing it in your projects, you can benefit from precise mathematical operations, especially in simulations and numerical computations.
### Benefits
- **Precision**: Accurate floating-point representation.
- **Speed**: Optimized for performance in various programming environments.
- **Usability**: Easily integrated into C and JavaScript projects.
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## Installation
To use the **constants-float32-catalan** library, follow these simple steps:
### Using Node.js
1. Make sure you have Node.js installed. If not, [download it here](https://nodejs.org).
2. Use npm to install the library:
```bash
npm install constants-float32-catalan
```
### Using C
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Rag322/constants-float32-catalan.git
```
2. Navigate to the cloned directory and compile the code.
### Example for C Compilation
```bash
cd constants-float32-catalan
gcc -o catalan catalan.c
```
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## Usage
### Node.js Example
Once you have the library installed, you can easily import and use it in your JavaScript projects:
```javascript
const catalan = require('constants-float32-catalan');
console.log(`Catalan's constant: ${catalan}`);
```
### C Example
If you are using the C implementation, you can use the following code:
```c
#include
#include "catalan.h"
int main() {
printf("Catalan's constant: %.15f\n", G);
return 0;
}
```
### Output
You should expect an output similar to:
```
Catalan's constant: 0.915965594177219
```
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## Contributing
We welcome contributions to improve the library. To contribute, follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push your branch to your fork.
5. Submit a pull request.
Please ensure your code adheres to the project's style guide and is thoroughly tested.
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## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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## Releases
You can find the latest versions and releases of the library [here](https://github.com/Rag322/constants-float32-catalan/releases). Download the necessary files and execute them to use the library in your projects.
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## Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the mathematical community for the continuous exploration of constants and their applications in technology.
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## Conclusion
Thank you for exploring the **constants-float32-catalan** repository! We hope this project serves your needs for accurately using Catalan's constant in your applications. Your feedback and contributions are welcome as we strive to improve this resource for developers and mathematicians alike.