The Mathematical-Function Computation Handbook

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Focusing on the C programming language, this handbook offers an in-depth exploration of elementary and special mathematical functions, significantly enhancing the capabilities of major programming languages beyond their standard offerings. It emphasizes the intricacies of floating-point and integer arithmetic, software portability, and the historical context of computing architectures. Notably, it introduces support for a future 256-bit floating-point format, promising 70 decimal digits of precision, making it a vital resource for advanced computational needs.