Re: [boost] RE: Math constants? [was: Static data vs. inline functions]

From: boost (boost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-07-23 01:13:51

Salut,

> 	Perhaps we have a misunderstanding.
> My intent was to say that the best thing to have
> is _just_ a list of constants. Not functions returning
> constants, or templates, or some other arcane C++
> meta-contortion.

o.k., then I agree.

If I would have problems with accuracy from converting
the constants, I wouldn't trust compiler/library supplied values
and generate my own number library.

Best wishes,
Peter