Performant Programming Scientific Calculator
In the vast expanse of the programming universe, there lies a tool so powerful, yet so elegantly simple, it can unlock the secrets of the cosmos with just a few keystrokes. Welcome to the PerformantProgramming_Scientific_Calculator project, a Python odyssey that brings the precision of scientific calculations to the tips of your fingers, all within the realm of your command line.
For source code please visit the Github repository here: Scientific Calculator
Overview
The PerformantProgramming_Scientific_Calculator project is a Python-based scientific calculator that provides a command-line interface for performing a variety of mathematical operations. It showcases the implementation of basic arithmetic operations, exponentiation, and logarithms, emphasizing the application of Python's built-in math library.
Repository Structure
SciCalculator.py: The main Python script that implements the calculator's functionality. It provides a user interface in the command line, allowing users to perform calculations and view the results interactively.Documentation/[1] Ex1 - Scientific Calculator.pdf: Contains the project documentation, outlining the specifications, design decisions, and user instructions for the scientific calculator.
Key Functionalities
Basic Mathematical Operations
Implemented within the SciCalculator.py script, the calculator supports the following operations:
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Exponentiation: Raises a number to the power of another number.
- Logarithm: Calculates the logarithm of a number with an optionally specified base.
Command-Line Interface
The script utilizes a command-line interface for interaction, where users can:
- Select the desired operation by entering the corresponding menu option.
- Input operands for the calculation, with support for using the result of the previous calculation as an operand.
Calculation Results and Averages
The calculator keeps track of all operations performed during the session, allowing users to:
- View the sum of results from all calculations.
- Display the average of calculation results.
- The number of operations performed is also tracked, facilitating the calculation of the average.
Error Handling
The script includes basic error handling for invalid inputs, such as:
- Non-numeric values for operands.
- Invalid menu selections.
- Division by zero and other mathematical errors.
Conclusion
As our journey with the PerformantProgramming_Scientific_Calculator comes to a close, we stand on the shores of enlightenment, gazing back at the mathematical mysteries unraveled. This project is not merely a tool; it's a companion on the quest for knowledge, a testament to Python's power to make the complex simple, the abstract tangible. Armed with this calculator, the command line becomes a gateway to infinite exploration, where every calculation is a step further into the universe's numeric heart. So, fearless explorers, calculator in hand, to what new mysteries will you turn? The cosmos of computation is yours to decipher.