An example case – Fast Fourier Transform
In this section, we will look at a small test program for a common scientific algorithm as written in Fortran and Python. Issues related to efficiency and general software engineering will be addressed.
Fast Fourier Transform
Rosetta Code (http://rosettacode.org/wiki/Rosetta_Code) is an excellent site that contains solutions to many problems in different programming languages. Although there is no guarantee that the code samples contained on the site are optimal (in whatever sense the word "optimal" is being used), its goal is to present a solution usable by visitors who are learning a new language. As such, the code is generally clear and well-organized. The following examples are from the site. All code ...
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