Pro Go: The Complete Guide to Programming Reliable and Efficient Software Using Golang

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18. Math Functions and Data Sorting

Adam Freeman¹  

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London, UK

 

In this chapter, I describe two sets of features. First, I describe the support for performing common mathematical tasks, including generating random numbers. Second, I describe the features for sorting the elements in a slice so they are in order. Table 18-1 puts the math and sorting features in context.

Table 18-1

Putting Math Functions and Sorting Data in Context

Question	Answer
What are they?	The math functions allow common calculations to be performed. Random numbers are numbers generated in a sequence that is difficult to predict. ...