[MATH-476] FastMath code contains 'magic' numbers, e.g. (-)4503599627370496.0

• Type: Improvement
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Minor
• Resolution: Fixed
• Affects Version/s: 2.2
• Fix Version/s: 3.2
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Sebb
• Created: 14/Jan/11 20:20
• Updated: 07/Apr/13 09:13
• Resolved: 11/Mar/13 10:47

Description

The FastMath class contains quite a few 'magic' numbers, not all of which are explained/documented.

For example, how is the number (-)4503599627370496.0 calculated?

IMO, all magic numbers should be replaced by constants with a descriptive name and explanatory Javadoc.