Quick java question...

[bubbadu]

Does anyone know how to raise something to an exponent in java? I tried the ^ operator and it didnt work, also tried,
10^+3 and that didnt work either... THANKS.

 

[Templeton]

Use Math.pow(num,exponent); It will return the result of num raised to exponent. the ^ operator is a bitwise exclusive or.

 

[jman19]

The Java API is your friend

Of course it depends on the version of Java you're using...

Anything math related is likely in the Math class, of course. Try searching on the lower bar on the left for whatever your needs are.

 

[Bassyhead]

Originally posted by: Templeton
Use Math.pow(num,exponent); It will return the result of num raised to exponent. the ^ operator is a bitwise exclusive or.

i think thats right as well

 

[DWW]

Talk about Java, can anyone recommend good books for it? Have to learn it for school

I'm a C & C++ guy myself so I already know how to code.

Are there any "classics" as far as Java goes? Like a K&R in that respect.

 

[Crusty]

I used O'Reilly's (sp) Java in a Nutshell ...i think that's who wrote it

 

[Rahminator]

If it's a literal constant, try something like 2E10.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Since you're familiar with basics, you'll just want a simple cut and dry version with just the basic information, try the Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours book. I like it because it gives all the information in a small amount of text. It doesn't teach objects very well though, so since you already know C and C++, this should be fine