2 Julia as a calculator
This chapter covers
- Working with integers, floating-point numbers, and fractions
- Using variables to store long numbers
- Creating reusable calculations by defining functions
- The most basic types in Julia
Even if you never end up using Julia as your primary language, you may still value it as a replacement for your desk calculator. Julia can even double as an advanced high-school graphing calculator (figure 2.1). As a bonus, it’s completely free to use.
Figure 2.1 Retro scientific calculator. Can we replace the usage of a handheld calculator with a Julia REPL?
Remember you have to walk before you can run, and exploring numbers ...
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