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@@ -9,10 +9,27 @@ engine: julia
#| echo: false
#| output: false
using InteractiveUtils
import QuartoNotebookWorker
Base.stdout = QuartoNotebookWorker.with_context(stdout)
myactive_module() = Main.Notebook
Base.active_module() = myactive_module()
function Base.show(io::IO, x::T) where T
if parentmodule(T) == @__MODULE__
# Print "TypeName(fields...)" without module prefix
print(io, nameof(T), "(")
fields = fieldnames(T)
for (i, f) in enumerate(fields)
print(io, getfield(x, f))
i < length(fields) && print(io, ", ")
end
print(io, ")")
else
invoke(Base.show, Tuple{IO, Any}, io, x)
end
end
##import QuartoNotebookWorker
##Base.stdout = QuartoNotebookWorker.with_context(stdout)
##myactive_module() = Main.Notebook
##Base.active_module() = myactive_module()
# https://github.com/JuliaLang/julia/blob/master/base/show.jl#L516-L520
# https://github.com/JuliaLang/julia/blob/master/base/show.jl#L3073-L3077
```
@@ -28,25 +45,23 @@ We want to introduce a new numeric type **complex numbers in polar representatio
A first attempt could look like this:
```{julia}
struct PComplex1{T <: AbstractFloat} <: Number
struct PComplex{T <: AbstractFloat} <: Number
r :: T
ϕ :: T
end
z1 = PComplex1(-32.0, 33.0)
z2 = PComplex1{Float32}(12, 13)
#const PComplex = Main.Notebook.PComplex #| hide_line
#Base.show(io::IO, ::Type{PComplex}) = print(io, "PComplex") #| hide_line
z1 = PComplex(-32.0, 33.0)
z2 = PComplex{Float32}(12, 13)
@show z1 z2;
```
:::{.callout-warning collapse="true" .titlenormal}
##
It is not possible to redefine a `struct` once it has been defined in a Julia session. Therefore, I use different names. Another possibility is, for example, the use of [`ProtoStructs.jl`](https://juliahub.com/ui/Packages/General/ProtoStructs).
:::
Julia automatically provides *default constructors*:
- the constructor `PComplex1`, where the type `T` is inferred from the passed arguments, and
- constructors `PComplex{Float64},...` with explicit type specification. Here, the arguments are attempted to be converted to the requested type.
- The constructor `PComplex` infers type `T` from the arguments, and
- Constructors like `PComplex{Float64}` accept explicit type specifications. Arguments are converted to the requested type.
------
@@ -93,9 +108,9 @@ end
```{julia}
z1 = PComplex{Float64}(-3.3, 7π+1)
```
For explicitly specifying an *inner constructor*, we pay a price: Julia's *default constructors* are no longer available.
However, explicitly specifying an *inner constructor* has a consequence: Julia's *default constructors* are no longer available.
The constructor without explicit type specification in curly braces, which takes over the type of the arguments, is also desired:
The constructor without explicit type specification, which infers the type from the arguments, is also needed:
```{julia}
PComplex(r::T, ϕ::T) where {T<:AbstractFloat} = PComplex{T}(r,ϕ)
@@ -134,14 +149,14 @@ Details will be discussed in a later chapter.
:::
The angle bracket symbol `∠` is not available as an operator symbol. We use `⋖` as an alternative. This can be entered in Julia as `\lessdot<tab>`.
The angle bracket symbol `∠` is not available as a Julia operator. We use `⋖` as an alternative, entered as `\lessdot<Tab>`.
```{julia}
⋖(r::Real, ϕ::Real) = PComplex(r, π*ϕ/180)
z3 = 2. ⋖ 90.
```
(The type annotation -- `Real` instead of `AbstractFloat` -- is a preview of further constructors to come. For now, the operator `⋖` only works with `Float`s.)
(The type annotation `Real` instead of `AbstractFloat` anticipates further constructors. Currently, the operator `⋖` works only with `Float64`.)
Of course, we also want the output to look nice. Details can be found in the [documentation](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/manual/types/#man-custom-pretty-printing).
@@ -150,7 +165,7 @@ Of course, we also want the output to look nice. Details can be found in the [do
using Printf
function Base.show(io::IO, z::PComplex)
# we print the phase in degrees, rounded to tenths of a degree,
# print phase in degrees, rounded to one decimal place
p = z.ϕ * 180/π
sp = @sprintf "%.1f" p
print(io, z.r, "⋖", sp, '°')
@@ -162,20 +177,20 @@ end
## Methods for `PComplex`
For our type to be a proper member of the family of types derived from `Number`, we need a whole lot more. Arithmetic, comparison operators, conversions, etc. must be defined.
For our type to be a proper member of the family of types derived from `Number`, additional functionality is required: arithmetic operations, comparison operators, and conversions must all be defined.
We limit ourselves to multiplication and square roots.
We focus on multiplication and square root operations.
:::{.callout-note collapse="true"}
:::{.callout-note collapse="false"}
## Modules
- To add to the `methods` of existing functions and operations, one must address them with their 'full name'.
- Adding methods to existing functions requires using their fully qualified names.
- All objects belong to a namespace or `module`.
- Most basic functions belong to the module `Base`, which is always loaded without explicit `using ...` by default.
- As long as one does not define own modules, own definitions are in the module `Main`.
- The macro `@which`, applied to a name, shows in which module the name is defined.
- Most basic functions belong to `Base`, which is loaded automatically.
- Without user-defined modules, definitions reside in `Main`.
- The macro `@which` applied to a name shows its defining module.
```{julia}
f(x) = 3x^3
@@ -191,7 +206,7 @@ println("Module for addition: $wp, Module for sqrt: $ws")
:::
```{julia}
qwurzel(z::PComplex) = PComplex(sqrt(z.r), z.ϕ / 2)
sqrt_polar(z::PComplex) = PComplex(sqrt(z.r), z.ϕ / 2)
```
```{julia}
@@ -212,9 +227,9 @@ The function `sqrt()` already has some methods:
length(methods(sqrt))
```
Now it will have one more method:
Adding one more method:
```{julia}
Base.sqrt(z::PComplex) = qwurzel(z)
Base.sqrt(z::PComplex) = sqrt_polar(z)
length(methods(sqrt))
```
@@ -223,26 +238,26 @@ length(methods(sqrt))
sqrt(z2)
```
and now for multiplication:
For multiplication:
```{julia}
Base.:*(x::PComplex, y::PComplex) = PComplex(x.r * y.r, x.ϕ + y.ϕ)
@show z1 * z2;
```
(Since the operator symbol is not a normal name, the colon must be with `Base.` in the composition.)
(Since `:` is not a valid identifier character, it must be qualified with `Base.`)
We can, however, not yet multiply with other numeric types. One could now define a large number of corresponding methods. Julia provides one more mechanism for *numeric types* that simplifies this somewhat.
However, multiplication with other numeric types is not yet supported. Many corresponding methods could be defined, but Julia provides another mechanism for *numeric types* that simplifies this:
## Type Promotion and Conversion
In Julia, one can naturally use the most diverse numeric types side by side.
Julia supports freely mixing various numeric types:
```{julia}
1//3 + 5 + 5.2 + 0xff
```
If one looks at the numerous methods defined, for example, for `+` and `*`, one finds among them a kind of 'catch-all definition'
Among the numerous methods defined for `+` and `*`, we find a catch-all definition:
```julia
+(x::Number, y::Number) = +(promote(x,y)...)
@@ -251,7 +266,7 @@ If one looks at the numerous methods defined, for example, for `+` and `*`, one
(The 3 dots are the splat operator, which decomposes the tuple returned by promote() back into its components.)
(The three dots form the splat operator, which decomposes the tuple returned by `promote()` into its components.)
Since the method with the types `(Number, Number)` is very general, it is only used when more specific methods do not apply.
@@ -273,12 +288,12 @@ z = promote(BigInt(33), 27)
The function `promote()` uses two helpers, the functions
`promote_type(T1, T2)` and `convert(T, x)`
As usual in Julia, one can extend this mechanism with [custom *promotion rules* and `convert(T,x)` methods.](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/manual/conversion-and-promotion/)
As usual in Julia, we can extend this mechanism with our own custom [*promotion rules* and `convert(T,x)` methods.](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/manual/conversion-and-promotion/)
### The Function `promote_type(T1, T2,...)`
It determines to which type conversion should take place. Arguments are types, not values.
It determines to which type the conversion should take place. Arguments are types, not values.
```{julia}
@show promote_type(Rational{Int64}, ComplexF64, Float32);
@@ -303,7 +318,7 @@ z = convert(Int64, 23.00)
z = convert(Int64, 2.3)
```
The special role of `convert()` lies in the fact that it is used *implicitly* and automatically at various points:
The special role of `convert()` is that it is called implicitly at various points:
> [The following language constructs call convert](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/manual/conversion-and-promotion/#When-is-convert-called?):
>
@@ -315,14 +330,14 @@ The special role of `convert()` lies in the fact that it is used *implicitly* an
-- and of course in `promote()`
For self-defined data types, one can extend convert() with further methods.
For user-defined types, `convert()` can be extended with custom methods.
For data types within the Number hierarchy, there is again a 'catch-all definition'
Within the `Number` hierarchy, a generic method handles conversions:
```julia
convert(::Type{T}, x::Number) where {T<:Number} = T(x)
```
So: If for a type `T` from the hierarchy `T<:Number` there exists a constructor `T(x)` with a numeric argument `x`, then this constructor `T(x)` is automatically used for conversions. (Of course, more specific methods for `convert()` can also be defined, which then have priority.)
Therefore: If a type `T<:Number` has a constructor `T(x)` accepting a numeric argument, this constructor is automatically used for conversions. (More specific methods for `convert()` can also be defined and will take priority.)
### Further Constructors for `PComplex`
@@ -330,7 +345,7 @@ So: If for a type `T` from the hierarchy `T<:Number` there exists a constructor
```{julia}
## (a) r, ϕ arbitrary reals, e.g. Integers, Rationals
## (a) Arbitrary real types for r and ϕ (e.g., integers, rationals)
PComplex{T}(r::T1, ϕ::T2) where {T<:AbstractFloat, T1<:Real, T2<: Real} =
PComplex{T}(convert(T, r), convert(T, ϕ))
@@ -358,7 +373,7 @@ PComplex(z::Complex{S}) where {S<:Real} =
```
A test of the new constructors:
Testing the new constructors:
```{julia}
@@ -367,7 +382,7 @@ A test of the new constructors:
```
We now still need *promotion rules* that determine which type should result from `promote(x::T1, y::T2)`. This internally extends `promote_type()` with the necessary further methods.
*Promotion rules* are needed to determine the result type of `promote(x::T1, y::T2)`. This mechanism extends `promote_type()` with the necessary methods.
### *Promotion rules* for `PComplex`
@@ -379,16 +394,16 @@ Base.promote_rule(::Type{PComplex{T}}, ::Type{S}) where {T<:AbstractFloat,S<:Rea
Base.promote_rule(::Type{PComplex{T}}, ::Type{Complex{S}}) where
{T<:AbstractFloat,S<:Real} = PComplex{promote_type(T,S)}
```
1. Rule:
: If a `PComplex{T}` and an `S<:Real` meet, then both should be converted to `PComplex{U}`, where `U` is the type to which `S` and `T` can both be converted (_promoted_).
1. **Rule:**
When a `PComplex{T}` and an `S<:Real` are combined, both convert to `PComplex{U}`, where `U` is the promoted type of `S` and `T`.
2. Rule
: If a `PComplex{T}` and a `Complex{S}` meet, then both should be converted to `PComplex{U}`, where `U` is the type to which `S` and `T` can be converted.
2. **Rule**
When a `PComplex{T}` and a `Complex{S}` are combined, both convert to `PComplex{U}`, where `U` is the promoted type of `S` and `T`.
Now multiplication with arbitrary numeric types works.
We can now multiply with arbitrary numeric types:
```{julia}
z3, 3z3
@@ -453,7 +468,7 @@ PComplex(z::Complex{S}) where {S<:Real} =
using Printf
function Base.show(io::IO, z::PComplex)
# we print the phase in degrees, rounded to tenths of a degree,
# print phase in degrees, rounded to one decimal place
p = z.ϕ * 180/π
sp = @sprintf "%.1f" p
print(io, z.r, "⋖", sp, '°')
@@ -475,7 +490,7 @@ Base.promote_rule(::Type{PComplex{T}}, ::Type{Complex{S}}) where
:::{.content-hidden unless-format="xxx"}
Now something like `PComplex(1, 0)` does not work yet. We also want to allow other real types for `r` and `ϕ`. For simplicity, we convert everything to `Float64` here. We proceed analogously if only one real or complex argument is used.
`PComplex(1, 0)` is not yet supported. Other real types for `r` and `ϕ` should also be supported. For simplicity, all types are converted to `Float64`. Analogous handling applies for single real or complex arguments.
```julia
PComplex(r::Real, ϕ::Real) = PComplex(Float64(r), Float64(ϕ))