https://github.com/scottgriv/c-factorial_calculator
This simple C project calculates the factorial of a given number.
https://github.com/scottgriv/c-factorial_calculator
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This simple C project calculates the factorial of a given number.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/scottgriv/c-factorial_calculator
- Owner: scottgriv
- License: unlicense
- Created: 2023-08-12T00:50:03.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-09T04:08:16.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-28T18:32:29.075Z (7 months ago)
- Topics: c, calculator, calculator-app, calculator-application
- Language: C
- Homepage:
- Size: 750 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
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Factorial Calculator (C Project)
This simple C project calculates the factorial of a given number.
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## Table of Contents
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Resources](#resources)
- [License](#license)
- [Credits](#credits)
## Getting Started
1. Make sure you have a C compiler (e.g., GCC) installed on your system.
2. Compile the code:
```bash
gcc -o factorial_project main.c
```
3. Run the executable:
```bash
./factorial_project
```
4. Enter a number to calculate its factorial.
> [!CAUTION]
> Due to limitations of the data types used in C, the program cannot accurately calculate factorials for very large numbers (e.g., factorial of 125). This is because the `unsigned long long` data type has a maximum value it can hold.
> [!TIP]
> If you need to accurately calculate the factorial of very large numbers, consider using the GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic Library (GMP). This library provides arbitrary-precision arithmetic, allowing you to handle large integers that go beyond the capabilities of standard C data types.n.
## Resources
- [C Programming Language](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_(programming_language))
- [C Programming Tutorial](https://www.learn-c.org/)
## License
This project is released under the terms of **The Unlicense**, which allows you to use, modify, and distribute the code as you see fit.
- [The Unlicense](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/unlicense/) removes traditional copyright restrictions, giving you the freedom to use the code in any way you choose.
- For more details, see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file in this repository.
## Credits
**Author:** [Scott Grivner](https://github.com/scottgriv)
**Email:** [scott.grivner@gmail.com](mailto:scott.grivner@gmail.com)
**Website:** [scottgrivner.dev](https://www.scottgrivner.dev)
**Reference:** [Main Branch](https://github.com/scottgriv/c-factorial_calculator)
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