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Release 0.9.16 - Factorization, precision fixes, and documentation

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@c3d c3d released this 03 Mar 08:19

This release adds prime and factorization features, improves numeric precision,
and expands simulator and user documentation.

New features

  • Add IsPrime, Factors, PrevPrime and NextPrime commands
  • Add MaxFactorsBits and MaxFactorIterations settings for factorization
  • Add TRIGSIN command for Pythagorean identity rewrites
  • Add a Unix man page and simulator documentation
  • Add simulator recorder dump on F16; move demo playback to F13-F15
  • Paint navigation arrows in SHOW
  • Accept CR/LF line endings when reading Windows files
  • Display keyboard access paths in help for commands

Bug fixes

  • Fix expm1 precision loss for small arguments, including complex values
  • Fix ln1p precision loss for small arguments
  • Fix shift behavior after transient alpha, and support shift/xshift for transalpha
  • Reset show_x and show_y when exiting SHOW
  • Ensure the simulator creates the screens directory when needed
  • Fix an infinity optimization regression in arithmetic
  • Add missing null-dereference checks in factorization code
  • Treat ^ as right-associative like on the HP50G

Enhancements

  • Refactor and optimize the decimal factorization code path, with expanded tests
  • Add conversion support to float and double in algebraic code
  • Update to recorder v1.2.3
  • Add documentation updates (DeepWiki reference, legal notice updates)
  • Add build preparation for upcoming make-it-quick integration
  • Welcome several new authors to the team, see AUTHORS file
  • Add LEGAL-NOTICE.md about compliance with California and Colorado laws
  • Add menu entries for hypot and atan2

Signed-off-by: Christophe de Dinechin christophe@dinechin.org