"From JVM to JS: Implementing Math Functions in ClojureScript" by Paula Gearon

This talk explores the implementation of Java's math functions in ClojureScript, aiming for functional parity with Clojure's math operations. We'll examine the intricacies of IEEE 754 floating-point operations, the challenges of bitwise operations in JavaScript, and approaches for thorough cross-environment testing. The presentation will cover how low-level mathematical operations can be implemented in ClojureScript, and the insights gained about the compiler and ecosystem. The talk will also highlight the collaborative process with ClojureScript maintainers, providing a look at contributing to a core language project. This presentation offers perspectives on language internals, precise numerical computations, testing techniques, and the community-driven nature of open-source development.
Recorded Oct 24, 2024 at Clojure/conj 2024 in Alexandria, VA

[@brthrjon]

Great story well told!

Thanks for sharing this Journey! Amazing work 🎉🎉

[@shakofarhad876]

Amazing! Great talk and wonderful work. Inspiring!

[@fractalgears]

As soon as I finished the talk, I realized there is a mistake on slide 10 with the example numbers: the third binary number should have an exponential of 1, not 0.
Then again, I may be one of the only people who would ever look at numbers on a slide like that