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+# FORTBITE Developer Guide
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+
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+This guide is for developers who want to understand, modify, or extend FORTBITE's codebase.
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+
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+## Architecture Overview
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+
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+FORTBITE follows a modular, layered architecture with clear separation of concerns:
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+
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+```
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+┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
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+│            User Interface          │
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+│         (fortbite_io_m)            │
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+├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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+│           Evaluator                 │
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+│      (fortbite_evaluator_m)        │
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+├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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+│    Parser          │    Functions   │
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+│ (fortbite_parser_m)│(fortbite_funcs_m)│
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+├─────────────────────┼─────────────────┤
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+│         AST         │   Arithmetic    │
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+│  (fortbite_ast_m)  │(fortbite_arith_m)│
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+├─────────────────────┼─────────────────┤
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+│        Lexer        │     Matrix      │
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+│ (fortbite_lexer_m) │(fortbite_matrix_m)│
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+├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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+│           Core Types                │
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+│        (fortbite_types_m)          │
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+├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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+│          Precision                  │
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+│      (fortbite_precision_m)        │
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+└─────────────────────────────────────┘
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+```
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+
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+## Module Reference
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+
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+### Core Modules
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+
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+#### `fortbite_precision_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Defines precision parameters and floating-point kinds
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+```fortran
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+integer, parameter :: sp = real32  ! Single precision
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+integer, parameter :: dp = real64  ! Double precision  
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+integer, parameter :: qp = real128 ! Quad precision (if available)
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+```
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+
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+#### `fortbite_types_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Core data types and error handling
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+```fortran
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+type :: value_t              ! Universal value container
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+type :: variable_t           ! Variable storage with linked list
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+type :: token_t              ! Lexical tokens
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+type :: fortbite_error_t     ! Unified error handling
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+```
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+
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+**Key functions:**
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+- Matrix creation: `create_zeros_matrix()`, `create_ones_matrix()`, `create_eye_matrix()`
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+- Value operations: `create_scalar()`, `create_complex()`, `destroy_value()`
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+- Error handling: `set_fortbite_error()`, `create_error_value()`
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+
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+### Parsing Pipeline
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+
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+#### `fortbite_lexer_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Tokenizes input strings into mathematical tokens
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+```fortran
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+function tokenize(input) result(tokens)
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+```
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+
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+**Token types:** Numbers, identifiers, operators, parentheses, brackets, etc.
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+
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+#### `fortbite_ast_m.f90`  
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+**Purpose:** Abstract Syntax Tree definition and memory management
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+```fortran
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+type :: ast_node_t
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+    integer :: node_type        ! AST_LITERAL, AST_BINARY_OP, etc.
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+    character(len=:), allocatable :: identifier
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+    real(real64) :: value
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+    type(ast_node_t), pointer :: left, right
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+    ! ... other fields
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+end type
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+```
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+
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+#### `fortbite_parser_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Builds ASTs from token streams using recursive descent
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+```fortran
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+function parse_expression(tokens, error) result(root)
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+```
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+
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+**Grammar hierarchy:**
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+1. Assignment (`x := expr`)
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+2. Logical operations
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+3. Arithmetic operations (`+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `**`)
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+4. Function calls
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+5. Primary expressions (numbers, variables, parentheses)
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+
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+### Evaluation System
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+
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+#### `fortbite_evaluator_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Executes ASTs and manages variables
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+```fortran
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+function evaluate_expression(node, context, error) result(value)
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+```
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+
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+**Key patterns:**
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+- Visitor pattern for AST traversal
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+- Type checking and promotion
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+- Error propagation
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+- Variable context management
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+
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+**Recent improvements:**
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+- Unified error handling with `quick_error()` helper
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+- Consolidated function dispatch with helper functions
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+- Streamlined argument validation
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+
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+#### `fortbite_arithmetic_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Basic arithmetic operations with type promotion
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+```fortran
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+function add_values(left, right) result(value)
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+function multiply_values(left, right) result(value)
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+! etc.
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+```
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+
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+### Mathematical Functions
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+
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+#### `fortbite_functions_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Advanced mathematical functions
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+```fortran
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+function eval_trigonometric(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_hyperbolic(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_logarithmic(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_exponential(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_statistical(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_special(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+function eval_complex_functions(func_name, arg) result(value)
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+```
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+
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+#### `fortbite_matrix_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** Linear algebra operations
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+```fortran
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+function matrix_transpose(matrix) result(result)
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+function matrix_determinant(matrix) result(det)
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+function matrix_inverse(matrix) result(inv)
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+function matrix_solve(A, b) result(x)
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+```
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+
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+### User Interface
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+
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+#### `fortbite_io_m.f90`
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+**Purpose:** REPL loop and user interaction
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+```fortran
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+subroutine repl_loop(context)
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+function evaluate_math_expression(input, context) result(success)
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+```
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+
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+## Code Quality Improvements
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+
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+### Recent Refactoring (Completed)
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+
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+1. **Eliminated Code Duplication**
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+   - Created `validate_function_args()` helper
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+   - Added `validate_matrix_dims()` for dimension checking
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+   - Reduced ~120 lines of duplicate validation code
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+
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+2. **Unified Function Dispatch**
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+   - Added `eval_matrix_creation()` and `eval_matrix_operation()` helpers
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+   - Simplified case statements from 60+ lines to 1-2 lines
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+   - Maintained backward compatibility
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+
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+3. **Streamlined Matrix Creation**
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+   - Created `setup_matrix_base()` helper function
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+   - Reduced duplicate setup code across all matrix creation functions
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+   - All matrix functions now use consistent patterns
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+
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+4. **Enhanced Error Handling**
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+   - Added unified `fortbite_error_t` type
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+   - Created `create_error_value()` and `quick_error()` helpers
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+   - Replaced 15+ instances of hardcoded error returns
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+
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+## Development Guidelines
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+
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+### Coding Standards
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+
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+1. **Naming Conventions**
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+   - Modules: `fortbite_*_m.f90`
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+   - Functions: `verb_noun()` (e.g., `create_matrix()`)
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+   - Types: `*_t` suffix (e.g., `value_t`)
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+   - Constants: `UPPER_CASE`
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+
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+2. **Error Handling**
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+   - Always use unified error types
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+   - Prefer helper functions over manual error setting
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+   - Include descriptive error messages
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+   - Clean up resources on error paths
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+
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+3. **Memory Management**
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+   - Use allocatable arrays instead of pointers where possible
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+   - Always pair allocate/deallocate
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+   - Implement cleanup routines for complex types
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+   - Use `destroy_*()` functions consistently
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+
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+4. **Documentation**
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+   - Document all public interfaces with `!>` comments
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+   - Include usage examples for complex functions
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+   - Explain non-obvious algorithms
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+   - Keep README and guides up to date
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+
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+### Adding New Functions
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+
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+1. **Mathematical Functions**
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+   ```fortran
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+   ! In fortbite_functions_m.f90
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+   case ('your_func')
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+       if (validate_args(...)) then
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+           result_val = create_scalar(your_calculation(x))
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+       else
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+           result_val = create_error_value()
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+       end if
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+   ```
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+
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+2. **Matrix Operations**  
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+   ```fortran
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+   ! In fortbite_matrix_m.f90
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+   function matrix_your_operation(matrix) result(result)
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+       type(value_t), intent(in) :: matrix
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+       type(value_t) :: result
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+       
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+       ! Validate matrix input
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+       ! Perform operation
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+       ! Return result
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+   end function
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+   ```
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+
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+3. **Register in Evaluator**
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+   ```fortran
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+   ! In fortbite_evaluator_m.f90
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+   case ('your_func')
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+       value = eval_your_category(node%function_name, args(1))
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+   ```
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+
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+### Testing Strategy
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+
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+#### Unit Tests (Recommended)
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+```fortran
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+program test_arithmetic
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+    use fortbite_arithmetic_m
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+    implicit none
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+    
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+    call test_addition()
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+    call test_multiplication()
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+    
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+contains
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+    subroutine test_addition()
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+        ! Test cases
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+    end subroutine
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+end program
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+```
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+
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+#### Integration Tests
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+```bash
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+# Test mathematical functions
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+echo "sin(pi/2)" | ./fortbite | grep "1.0"
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+echo "det([1,2;3,4])" | ./fortbite | grep "\-2"
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+```
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+
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+### Performance Considerations
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+
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+1. **Memory Usage**
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+   - Large matrices can consume significant memory
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+   - Consider implementing matrix size limits
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+   - Use efficient algorithms (O(n³) → O(n²·⁸) where possible)
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+
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+2. **Precision vs Speed**
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+   - High-precision mode is slower
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+   - Consider lazy precision conversion
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+   - Cache frequently used constants
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+
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+3. **Function Dispatch**
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+   - Current string-based dispatch is readable but not fastest
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+   - Consider hash tables for very large function sets
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+   - Profile before optimizing
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+
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+## Future Enhancements
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+
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+### Planned Features
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+- **Automated Testing Suite** (in progress)
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+- **Package Management** (fpm.toml ready)
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+- **Extended Function Library** (statistical distributions, etc.)
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+- **Performance Optimization** (BLAS integration)
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+
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+### Extension Points
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+- **Custom Functions**: Easy to add via `fortbite_functions_m.f90`
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+- **New Data Types**: Extend `value_t` for intervals, polynomials, etc.
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+- **Alternative UIs**: Replace `fortbite_io_m.f90` for GUI/web interfaces
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+- **File I/O**: Add import/export capabilities
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+
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+## Debugging Tips
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+
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+1. **Build with Debug Info**
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+   ```bash
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+   make clean && make FFLAGS="-g -fcheck=all -fbacktrace"
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+   ```
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+
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+2. **Enable Warnings**
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+   ```bash
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+   make FFLAGS="-Wall -Wextra -Wconversion"
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+   ```
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+
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+3. **Memory Debugging**
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+   ```bash
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+   valgrind --tool=memcheck ./build/bin/fortbite
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+   ```
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+
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+4. **AST Debugging**
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+   - Add print statements in evaluator
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+   - Trace recursive descent parsing
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+   - Verify token sequences
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+
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+## Contributing
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+
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+1. **Fork and Branch**
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+   - Create feature branches
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+   - Use descriptive commit messages
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+   - Include tests for new functionality
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+
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+2. **Code Review Checklist**
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+   - [ ] Follows naming conventions
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+   - [ ] Includes error handling
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+   - [ ] Has documentation comments
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+   - [ ] Memory is properly managed
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+   - [ ] Tests pass (when implemented)
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+
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+3. **Performance Testing**
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+   - Profile before/after changes
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+   - Test with large matrices
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+   - Verify memory usage patterns
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+
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+---
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+
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+*This developer guide provides the foundation for understanding and extending FORTBITE. For questions or clarifications, please refer to the source code comments and existing patterns.*
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+# FORTBITE Quick Reference Card
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+
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+## Basic Operations
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+```
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+2 + 3       # Addition
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+5 - 1       # Subtraction  
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+4 * 6       # Multiplication
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+8 / 2       # Division
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+2**8        # Power
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+17 % 5      # Modulo
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+```
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+
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+## Variables & Precision
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+```
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+x := 42             # Variable assignment
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+pi::50              # High precision (50 digits)
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+precision           # Show current precision
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+```
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+
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+## Mathematical Functions
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+
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+### Trigonometric
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+```
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+sin(x)  cos(x)  tan(x)      # Basic trig
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+asin(x) acos(x) atan(x)     # Inverse trig  
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+sec(x)  csc(x)  cot(x)      # Additional trig
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+```
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+
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+### Hyperbolic
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+```
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+sinh(x) cosh(x) tanh(x)     # Basic hyperbolic
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+asinh(x) acosh(x) atanh(x)  # Inverse hyperbolic
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+sech(x) csch(x) coth(x)     # Additional hyperbolic
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+```
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+
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+### Logarithmic & Exponential
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+```
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+log(x)   ln(x)      # Natural log
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+log10(x) lg(x)      # Base-10 log
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+log2(x)             # Base-2 log
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+exp(x)   exp2(x)    # Exponential
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+sqrt(x)  abs(x)     # Square root, absolute
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+```
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+
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+### Special Functions
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+```
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+factorial(n)  gamma(x)     # Factorial, Gamma
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+erf(x)       erfc(x)       # Error functions
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+ceil(x)      floor(x)      # Ceiling, Floor
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+round(x)     frac(x)       # Round, Fractional part
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+```
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+
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+## Complex Numbers
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+```
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+3+4i                # Complex literal
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+(3,4)               # Alternative syntax
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+cmplx(3,4)          # Function form
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+
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+real(z)   imag(z)   # Real/imaginary parts
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+conj(z)   abs(z)    # Conjugate, magnitude
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+arg(z)              # Phase angle
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+```
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+
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+## Matrix Operations
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+
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+### Creation
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+```
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+[1,2;3,4]          # Matrix literal
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+zeros(3,3)         # 3×3 zero matrix
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+ones(2,4)          # 2×4 ones matrix  
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+eye(5)             # 5×5 identity matrix
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+```
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+
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+### Operations
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+```
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+transpose(A)       # Matrix transpose
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+det(A)            # Determinant
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+inv(A)            # Matrix inverse
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+trace(A)          # Trace (diagonal sum)
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+rank(A)           # Matrix rank
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+solve(A,b)        # Solve Ax = b
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+```
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+
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+### Statistics
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+```
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+sum(M)            # Sum all elements
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+mean(M)           # Average
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+std(M)            # Standard deviation
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+```
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+
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+## Built-in Constants
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+```
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+pi                # 3.14159...
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+e                 # 2.71828...  
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+i                 # Imaginary unit
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+```
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+
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+## Commands
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+```
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+help              # Show help
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+exit              # Quit program
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+clear             # Clear screen
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+precision         # Show precision info
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+info              # System information
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+```
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+
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+## Syntax Rules
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+- `:=` for assignment
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+- `::` for precision control
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+- `;` separates matrix rows
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+- `,` separates matrix columns  
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+- `i` suffix for imaginary numbers
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+- `()` for function calls and grouping
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+- `[]` for matrix literals
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+
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+## Examples
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+```
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+# Scientific calculation
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+g := 9.81
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+velocity := sqrt(2 * g * height)
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+
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+# Linear algebra  
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+A := [2,1;1,3]
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+b := [5;7]
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+x := solve(A,b)
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+
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+# Complex analysis
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+z := exp(i * pi/4)
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+magnitude := abs(z)
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+
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+# High precision
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+pi_precise := pi::100
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+```
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+# FORTBITE Usage Guide
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+
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+**FORTBITE** (Fortran-based Operations on Real-Time Backend for Interactive Technical Expression) is a high-precision mathematical calculator built with modern Fortran. It provides advanced mathematical capabilities including matrix operations, complex numbers, and high-precision arithmetic.
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+
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+## Table of Contents
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+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
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+- [Basic Arithmetic](#basic-arithmetic)
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+- [Variables](#variables)
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+- [Precision Control](#precision-control)
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+- [Mathematical Functions](#mathematical-functions)
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+- [Complex Numbers](#complex-numbers)
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+- [Matrix Operations](#matrix-operations)
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+- [Advanced Features](#advanced-features)
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+- [Command Reference](#command-reference)
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+
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+## Getting Started
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+
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+### Building FORTBITE
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+```bash
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+make clean && make
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+```
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+
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+### Running FORTBITE
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+```bash
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+./build/bin/fortbite
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+```
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+
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+### Basic Usage
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+FORTBITE uses an interactive REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop). Simply type mathematical expressions and press Enter:
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> 2 + 3
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+5
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+fortbite> sin(pi/4)
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+0.7071067811865476
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+fortbite> exit
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+```
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+
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+## Basic Arithmetic
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+
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+### Operators
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+- `+` Addition
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+- `-` Subtraction
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+- `*` Multiplication
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+- `/` Division
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+- `**` Exponentiation (power)
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+- `%` Modulo
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+
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+### Examples
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+```
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+fortbite> 15 + 25
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+40
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+fortbite> 10 - 3.5
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+6.5
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+fortbite> 4 * 7
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+28
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+fortbite> 22 / 7
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+3.142857142857143
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+fortbite> 2**10
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+1024
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+fortbite> 17 % 5
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+2
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+```
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+
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+### Order of Operations
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+FORTBITE follows standard mathematical precedence:
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+1. Parentheses `()`
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+2. Exponentiation `**`
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+3. Multiplication `*`, Division `/`, Modulo `%`
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+4. Addition `+`, Subtraction `-`
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> 2 + 3 * 4
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+14
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+fortbite> (2 + 3) * 4
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+20
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+fortbite> 2**3**2
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+512
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+```
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+
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+## Variables
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+
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+### Variable Assignment
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+Use `:=` to assign values to variables:
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> x := 42
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+42
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+fortbite> y := x * 2
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+84
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+fortbite> radius := 5.0
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+5
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+fortbite> area := pi * radius**2
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+78.53981633974483
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+```
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+
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+### Variable Names
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+- Must start with a letter
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+- Can contain letters, numbers, and underscores
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+- Case-sensitive
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> my_var := 10
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+10
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+fortbite> MyVar := 20
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+20
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+fortbite> coefficient_1 := 3.14
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+3.14
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+```
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+
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+## Precision Control
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+
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+### Setting Precision
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+Use `::` to specify the number of decimal digits for high-precision calculations:
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> pi
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+3.141592653589793
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+fortbite> pi::50
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+3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751
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+fortbite> 1/3::25
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+0.3333333333333333333333333
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+```
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+
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+### Current Precision
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+Check current precision settings:
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+```
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+fortbite> precision
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+Current precision: Double Precision
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+Decimal digits: 15
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+Exponent range: ±307
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+```
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+
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+## Mathematical Functions
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+
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+### Trigonometric Functions
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+```
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+fortbite> sin(pi/6)
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+0.49999999999999994
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+fortbite> cos(0)
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+1
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+fortbite> tan(pi/4)
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+0.9999999999999999
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+```
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+
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+**Available functions:**
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+- `sin(x)`, `cos(x)`, `tan(x)` - Basic trigonometric functions
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+- `asin(x)`, `acos(x)`, `atan(x)` - Inverse trigonometric functions
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+- `sec(x)`, `csc(x)`, `cot(x)` - Additional trigonometric functions
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+
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+**Alternative names:**
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+- `arcsin(x)` = `asin(x)`
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+- `arccos(x)` = `acos(x)` 
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+- `arctan(x)` = `atan(x)`
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+
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+### Hyperbolic Functions
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+```
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+fortbite> sinh(1)
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+1.1752011936438014
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+fortbite> cosh(0)
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+1
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+fortbite> tanh(2)
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+0.9640275800758169
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+```
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+
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+**Available functions:**
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+- `sinh(x)`, `cosh(x)`, `tanh(x)` - Basic hyperbolic functions
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+- `asinh(x)`, `acosh(x)`, `atanh(x)` - Inverse hyperbolic functions
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+- `sech(x)`, `csch(x)`, `coth(x)` - Additional hyperbolic functions
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+
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+### Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
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+```
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+fortbite> log(e)
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+1
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+fortbite> log10(100)
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+2
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+fortbite> exp(1)
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+2.718281828459045
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+fortbite> sqrt(16)
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+4
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+```
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+
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+**Available functions:**
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+- `log(x)`, `ln(x)` - Natural logarithm
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+- `log10(x)`, `lg(x)` - Base-10 logarithm
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+- `log2(x)` - Base-2 logarithm
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+- `exp(x)` - Exponential function (e^x)
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+- `exp2(x)` - Base-2 exponential (2^x)
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+- `exp10(x)` - Base-10 exponential (10^x)
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+- `expm1(x)` - exp(x) - 1 (accurate for small x)
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+
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+### Special Functions
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+```
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+fortbite> factorial(5)
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+120
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+fortbite> gamma(4)
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+6
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+fortbite> erf(1)
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+0.8427007929497149
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+fortbite> abs(-5)
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+5
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+```
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+
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+**Available functions:**
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+- `factorial(n)`, `fact(n)` - Factorial function
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+- `gamma(x)` - Gamma function
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+- `lgamma(x)`, `loggamma(x)` - Log-gamma function
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+- `erf(x)` - Error function
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+- `erfc(x)` - Complementary error function
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+- `abs(x)` - Absolute value
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+- `sqrt(x)` - Square root
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+- `ceil(x)`, `ceiling(x)` - Ceiling function
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+- `floor(x)` - Floor function
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+- `round(x)`, `nint(x)` - Round to nearest integer
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+- `frac(x)`, `fraction(x)` - Fractional part
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+
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+## Complex Numbers
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+
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+### Creating Complex Numbers
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+Multiple ways to create complex numbers:
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+
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+```
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+fortbite> 3+4i
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+3+4i
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+fortbite> (3,4)
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+3+4i
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+fortbite> cmplx(3,4)
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+3+4i
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+```
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+
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+### Complex Functions
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+```
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+fortbite> z := 3+4i
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+3+4i
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+fortbite> real(z)
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+3
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+fortbite> imag(z)
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+4
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+fortbite> abs(z)
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+5
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+fortbite> conj(z)
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+3-4i
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+fortbite> arg(z)
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+0.9272952180016122
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+```
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+
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+**Available complex functions:**
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+- `real(z)`, `re(z)` - Real part
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+- `imag(z)`, `im(z)` - Imaginary part
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+- `conj(z)`, `conjugate(z)` - Complex conjugate
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+- `abs(z)`, `cabs(z)`, `modulus(z)` - Magnitude/modulus
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+- `arg(z)`, `phase(z)`, `angle(z)` - Phase angle
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+
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+### Complex Arithmetic
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+```
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+fortbite> (3+4i) + (1+2i)
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+4+6i
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+fortbite> (3+4i) * (1+2i)
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+-5+10i
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+fortbite> (3+4i) / (1+2i)
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+2.2-0.4i
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+```
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+
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+## Matrix Operations
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+
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+### Creating Matrices
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+
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+#### Matrix Literals
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+```
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+fortbite> [1,2;3,4]
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+[2x2 matrix]
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+  1  2
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+  3  4
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+```
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+
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+#### Special Matrices
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+```
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+fortbite> zeros(3,3)
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+[3x3 matrix]
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+  0  0  0
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+  0  0  0
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+  0  0  0
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+
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+fortbite> ones(2,3)
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+[2x3 matrix]
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+  1  1  1
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+  1  1  1
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+
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+fortbite> eye(3)
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+[3x3 matrix]
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+  1  0  0
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+  0  1  0
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+  0  0  1
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+```
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+
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+**Matrix creation functions:**
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+- `zeros(n)` - n×n zero matrix
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+- `zeros(m,n)` - m×n zero matrix
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+- `ones(n)` - n×n ones matrix  
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+- `ones(m,n)` - m×n ones matrix
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+- `eye(n)` - n×n identity matrix
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+
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+### Matrix Operations
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+```
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+fortbite> A := [1,2;3,4]
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+[2x2 matrix]
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+  1  2
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+  3  4
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+
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+fortbite> transpose(A)
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+[2x2 matrix]
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+  1  3
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+  2  4
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+
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+fortbite> det(A)
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+-2
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+
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+fortbite> inv(A)
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+[2x2 matrix]
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+  -2   1
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+  1.5  -0.5
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+```
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+
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+**Available matrix functions:**
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+- `transpose(A)`, `trans(A)` - Matrix transpose
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+- `det(A)`, `determinant(A)` - Determinant
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+- `inv(A)`, `inverse(A)` - Matrix inverse
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+- `trace(A)` - Matrix trace (sum of diagonal elements)
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+- `rank(A)` - Matrix rank
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+- `solve(A,b)` - Solve linear system Ax = b
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+
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+### Matrix Statistics
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+```
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+fortbite> M := [1,2,3;4,5,6]
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+[2x3 matrix]
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+  1  2  3
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+  4  5  6
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+
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+fortbite> sum(M)
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+21
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+fortbite> mean(M)
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+3.5
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+fortbite> std(M)
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+1.8708286933869707
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+```
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+
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+**Statistical functions:**
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+- `sum(M)` - Sum of all elements
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+- `mean(M)`, `average(M)` - Mean of all elements
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+- `std(M)`, `stddev(M)` - Standard deviation
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+
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+## Advanced Features
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+
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+### Built-in Constants
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+```
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+fortbite> pi
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+3.141592653589793
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+fortbite> e
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+2.718281828459045
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+fortbite> i
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+0+1i
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+```
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+
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+### Chaining Operations
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+```
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+fortbite> result := sin(pi/4) + cos(pi/4)
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+1.4142135623730951
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+fortbite> matrix_result := det(inv([1,2;3,4]))
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+-0.5
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+```
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+
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+### High-Precision Calculations
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+```
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+fortbite> pi::100
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+3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679
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+
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+fortbite> x := 1/3::50
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+0.33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333
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+
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+fortbite> y := x * 3::50
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+0.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
382
+```
383
+
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+## Command Reference
385
+
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+### Interactive Commands
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+- `help` - Display help information
388
+- `exit` - Exit FORTBITE
389
+- `clear` - Clear screen (if supported)
390
+- `precision` - Show current precision settings
391
+- `info` - Display system information
392
+
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+### Special Syntax
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+- `:=` - Variable assignment
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+- `::` - Precision specification
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+- `;` - Matrix row separator in literals
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+- `,` - Matrix column separator in literals
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+- `i` - Imaginary unit suffix
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+- `()` - Function calls and grouping
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+- `[]` - Matrix literals
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+
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+## Examples and Use Cases
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+
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+### Scientific Calculations
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+```fortran
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+! Calculate projectile motion
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+fortbite> g := 9.81
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+9.81
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+fortbite> v0 := 50
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+50  
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+fortbite> angle := 45 * pi/180
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+0.7853981633974483
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+fortbite> time_flight := 2 * v0 * sin(angle) / g
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+7.214390675673431
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+fortbite> max_height := (v0 * sin(angle))**2 / (2*g)
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+63.775510204081634
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+```
418
+
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+### Linear Algebra
420
+```fortran
421
+! Solve system of equations: 2x + 3y = 8, x - y = 1
422
+fortbite> A := [2,3;1,-1]
423
+[2x2 matrix]
424
+  2   3
425
+  1  -1
426
+fortbite> b := [8;1] 
427
+[2x1 matrix]
428
+  8
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+  1
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+fortbite> solution := solve(A,b)
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+[2x1 matrix]
432
+  2.2
433
+  1.2
434
+```
435
+
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+### Complex Analysis
437
+```fortran
438
+! Euler's formula verification: e^(iπ) + 1 = 0
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+fortbite> result := exp(i*pi) + 1
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+1.2246467991473532e-16+0i
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+! (Very close to zero, within numerical precision)
442
+```
443
+
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+### Statistical Analysis
445
+```fortran
446
+! Analyze dataset
447
+fortbite> data := [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
448
+[1x10 matrix]
449
+  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
450
+fortbite> data_mean := mean(data)
451
+5.5
452
+fortbite> data_std := std(data)
453
+3.0276503540974917
454
+```
455
+
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+## Tips and Best Practices
457
+
458
+1. **Use descriptive variable names** for complex calculations
459
+2. **Specify precision** when you need more than 15 decimal digits
460
+3. **Check matrix dimensions** before operations (FORTBITE will warn you)
461
+4. **Use parentheses** to clarify complex expressions
462
+5. **Store intermediate results** in variables for multi-step calculations
463
+
464
+## Error Handling
465
+
466
+FORTBITE provides helpful error messages for common mistakes:
467
+
468
+```
469
+fortbite> sqrt(-1)
470
+Evaluation error: sqrt() argument must be non-negative
471
+
472
+fortbite> solve([1,2])
473
+Evaluation error: solve() expects 2 arguments: solve(A, b)
474
+
475
+fortbite> unknown_func(5)
476
+Evaluation error: Unknown function: unknown_func
477
+```
478
+
479
+## Limitations
480
+
481
+- Matrix operations are limited to reasonable sizes (memory dependent)
482
+- Complex numbers use double precision internally
483
+- Some functions may have domain restrictions (e.g., sqrt of negative numbers)
484
+- High precision mode may be slower for complex calculations
485
+
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+---
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+
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+*FORTBITE - High-Precision Calculator, Modern Fortran Edition*
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+*Built with modern Fortran 2008+ standards*