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This rule appears in the C Secure Coding Standard as FLP02-C. Consider avoiding floating point numbers when precise computation is needed.
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\[[JLS 05|AA. Java References#JLS 05]\] [Section 4.2.3, Floating-Point Types, Formats, and |
[Bloch 08] Item 48: Avoid
float and double if exact answers are required[Bloch 05] Puzzle 2: Time for a Change
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\[[Bloch 08|AA. Java References#Bloch 08]\] Item 48: Avoid {{float}} and {{double}} if exact answers are required
\[[Bloch 05|AA. Java References#Bloch 05]\] Puzzle 2: Time for a Change
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05. Floating Point (FLP) 05. Floating Point (FLP) FLP01-J. Take care in rearranging floating point expressions