Add `erf` and friends from `libm` ?
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Description
f32 and f64 already have the gamma function from libm, would it be possible to get erf, erfc as well ?
Edit: I can try to do it myself if that helps.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the existing f32 and f64 gamma-function support and how it connects to libm. Determine where the erf and erfc entry points belong, then verify that both functions are exposed consistently for the two floating-point types and covered by the relevant checks.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100