integerhandling
Integerhandling refers to the management of integer values within computing systems, including their representation, storage, arithmetic operations, and conversion between textual and binary forms. It covers fixed-width integers provided by most programming languages, as well as arbitrary-precision integers used when exact large values are required.
Representations vary by sign and width. Common models include signed and unsigned integers, stored in two's
Arithmetic behavior differs by language and platform. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division can produce wraparound, saturation,
Conversions and parsing include interpreting textual representations in various bases (decimal, hexadecimal, octal, binary) and converting
Beyond fixed-width integers, arbitrary-precision or big integer libraries provide unbounded magnitude at the cost of performance.
Performance considerations include instruction latency, carry propagation in addition, division cost, and memory usage. Proper integerhandling