[jira] [Updated] (NUMBERS-198) New function - reverse the digits of a number

["Dimitrios Efthymiou (Jira)" <ji...@apache.org>]

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Dimitrios Efthymiou updated NUMBERS-198:
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    Description: 
I propose a new function for ArithmeticUtils that takes a number and it returns the number with the reversed digits. Some use cases are:
 # *Palindrome Checking:* The algorithm can be used as a part of a function to check if a number is a palindrome (a number that remains the same when its digits are reversed).

 # *Data Manipulation:* This algorithm could be used in a data manipulation or data cleaning process. For instance, in a situation where the digit order of numerical data has been systematically recorded incorrectly, this algorithm could be used to correct the data.

 # *User Interface (UI) Design:* In cases where the presentation of numbers needs to be manipulated for display purposes, this could be useful. For instance, if a UI design decision prefers displaying digits in a reverse order.

 # *Digital Signal Processing:* The bit-reversal operation is a crucial part of certain algorithms, such as the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Although the current method works with integers, a similar algorithm could be used for bit-reversal operations.

 # *Cryptographic or Security Methods:* This method might be used as part of a larger algorithm in cryptography or security. However, this by itself does not provide any significant security benefits.

  was:
I propose a new function for ArithmeticUtils that takes a number and it returns the integer closest to it. Some use cases are:
 # {*}Rounding Numbers{*}: The most common use case is to perform rounding on numbers, where you would want to find the closest integer value to a given number. This is often required when dealing with mathematical or scientific computations where you want to reduce the precision for simplicity or due to some limitation.

 # {*}Graphics Programming{*}: In computer graphics, you often deal with pixel values that must be integers. If you're doing any kind of transformation or computation that results in non-integer values, you might use a function like this to find the closest integer that can represent a pixel value.

 # {*}Discretization{*}: In some fields, it's necessary to transform continuous data into discrete counterparts for specific algorithms. For instance, in machine learning or statistical analysis, some algorithms perform better or can only work with discrete values.

 # {*}Data Type Limitations{*}: Sometimes, you're working with a system or library that only accepts integers. In such cases, a function like this would be necessary to convert your numbers into a format that the system can understand.

 # {*}Resource Allocation{*}: In resource allocation scenarios, such as assigning tasks to workers, distributing goods, or scheduling, you often need to work with whole units. So, you might need to round up or down to the nearest integer.


> New function - reverse the digits of a number
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>
>                 Key: NUMBERS-198
>                 URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/NUMBERS-198
>             Project: Commons Numbers
>          Issue Type: New Feature
>          Components: core
>            Reporter: Dimitrios Efthymiou
>            Priority: Minor
>              Labels: features
>   Original Estimate: 1h
>  Remaining Estimate: 1h
>
> I propose a new function for ArithmeticUtils that takes a number and it returns the number with the reversed digits. Some use cases are:
>  # *Palindrome Checking:* The algorithm can be used as a part of a function to check if a number is a palindrome (a number that remains the same when its digits are reversed).
>  # *Data Manipulation:* This algorithm could be used in a data manipulation or data cleaning process. For instance, in a situation where the digit order of numerical data has been systematically recorded incorrectly, this algorithm could be used to correct the data.
>  # *User Interface (UI) Design:* In cases where the presentation of numbers needs to be manipulated for display purposes, this could be useful. For instance, if a UI design decision prefers displaying digits in a reverse order.
>  # *Digital Signal Processing:* The bit-reversal operation is a crucial part of certain algorithms, such as the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Although the current method works with integers, a similar algorithm could be used for bit-reversal operations.
>  # *Cryptographic or Security Methods:* This method might be used as part of a larger algorithm in cryptography or security. However, this by itself does not provide any significant security benefits.



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