Range of data types in C..
Hello friends.., I need to process a very big, say a 16 digit number.. For example, i need to multiply 2 to 421052631578948368.. But i'm totally puzzled... Which data type is apt for storing and manipulating it...? Or is there any need for using "dynamic memory allocation"..?Please help me to solve this situation friends..
The operation you said would still technically still fit in an unsigned long long type (uint64_t).
However, it's relatively close to the limit, and if you need numbers over 18446744073709551615 (assuming 64-bit architecture), you'll need a big-number library.
Dynamic memory allocation won't really do you any good unless you want to pack the numbers and re-write practically everything, but in that case, that's what a big-number library will do for you.
@memcpy,,
So, you mean, that there is a new datatype that has more range... isn't it..?
If so, then how can we use that..? what's it syntax & its format specifier...?
long long and unsigned long long. As for the format specifier for the printf family of functions, that would be %lld and %llu respectively, though you may need to use %I64d and %I64u instead on Windows.
Look up a C++ Reference and learn How To Ask Questions The Smart WayOriginally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
Well, are you saying it by your own guess..?
It's not working on windows... I used all the format specifiers you mentioned...
I have code::blocks compiler...Is there any modifications i need to do there..?
Also, please mention the range of that data type and it's exact format specifer...
Thanks..!!
laserlight is not guessing. The maximum value that can be represented by an unsigned long long is guaranteed by the 1999 C standard to be at least 18446744073709551615, which exceeds the value you want to double (421052631578948368) by about 40 times.
Not all compilers support a long long types though. mingw (the compiler suite used by code::blocks) does, although you may need to configure it (project settings or command line options for the compiler) to support the 1999 C standard (the 1989 C standard and the C++ standard do not support long long types).
Given that you are providing minimal information, getting snippy - as you are - when advice does not work out exhibits a rather ........ty attitude on your part.
Code::Blocks is an IDE; not a Compiler.
Learn the name and version of your Compiler!
Tim S.
"...a computer is a stupid machine with the ability to do incredibly smart things, while computer programmers are smart people with the ability to do incredibly stupid things. They are,in short, a perfect match.." Bill Bryson
@stahta01
Yeah... It's correct.. i remember... So, i'm using Code::Blocks IDE, in that, GCC compiler... Now, can you explain how can i implement that datatype "uint64_t" in this compiler..? Will this GCC compiler supports "long long" & "unsigned long long" type..? If so, please mention how can i use this...? is it similar to "long" in usage..? Thanks...!
Sir, can u tell me "is code::block can be used for compiling c program"
Yes, it can. It brings along MinGW with GCC, and all you have to do is make a project, create and fill a file and click the compile button.
Devoted my life to programming...
FYI: Code::Blocks IS NOT a Compiler!!
Under Windows, Code::Blocks is sometimes packaged with the MinGW GCC Compiler.
It IS NOT always packaged with the MinGW Compiler or any other Compiler.
Tim S.
"...a computer is a stupid machine with the ability to do incredibly smart things, while computer programmers are smart people with the ability to do incredibly stupid things. They are,in short, a perfect match.." Bill Bryson
If you're using GCC, try using a long long long
