Defining a new base-type in Python based off Hexavigesimal

Steven D'Aprano steve+comp.lang.python at pearwood.info
Wed Nov 30 10:38:58 EST 2011


On Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:19:31 +1100, Alec Taylor wrote:

> Good evening,
> 
> I have defined a new numbering structure for certain mathematical
> advantages.
> 
> How do I implement this in Python, or would I be better off writing this
> in C or C++?
> 
> Ultra concise definition: http://i42.tinypic.com/af7w4h.png

Care to translate it into English?

Then translate the English into pseudo-code. And the pseudo-code into 
Python. Then, if and only if the Python version is too slow, translate it 
into C. And now you are done!



-- 
Steven



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