read::Float does not handle string that are all digits, but end in "."
(read a)::Float fails if a is a string that is all digits but ends int "."
| (read "20.") | Float fails |
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but
| (read "20.3") | Float succeeds |
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compare to the c atof function which succeeds in producing a correct value in both cases
Trac metadata
| Trac field | Value |
|---|---|
| Version | 6.6 |
| Type | Bug |
| TypeOfFailure | OtherFailure |
| Priority | low |
| Resolution | Unresolved |
| Component | Compiler |
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| Operating system | Unknown |
| Architecture | Unknown |