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diff --git a/c/square-root/README.md b/c/square-root/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bd73bc5 --- /dev/null +++ b/c/square-root/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +# Square Root + +Given a natural radicand, return its square root. + +Check out the Wikipedia pages on [square root](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_root) and [methods of computing square roots](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methods_of_computing_square_roots). + +Note that the term "radicand" refers to the number for which the root is to be determined. That is, it is the number under the root symbol. + +Recall also that natural numbers are positive real whole numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3 and up). + +When implementing this in a language with a built-in square root function, implement your own function. + +## Getting Started + +Make sure you have read the "Guides" section of the +[C track][c-track] on the Exercism site. This covers +the basic information on setting up the development environment expected +by the exercises. + +## Passing the Tests + +Get the first test compiling, linking and passing by following the [three +rules of test-driven development][3-tdd-rules]. + +The included makefile can be used to create and run the tests using the `test` +task. + + make test + +Create just the functions you need to satisfy any compiler errors and get the +test to fail. Then write just enough code to get the test to pass. Once you've +done that, move onto the next test. + +As you progress through the tests, take the time to refactor your +implementation for readability and expressiveness and then go on to the next +test. + +Try to use standard C99 facilities in preference to writing your own +low-level algorithms or facilities by hand. + +## Source + +wolf99 [https://github.com/exercism/problem-specifications/pull/1582](https://github.com/exercism/problem-specifications/pull/1582) + +## Submitting Incomplete Solutions +It's possible to submit an incomplete solution so you can see how others have completed the exercise. + +[c-track]: https://exercism.io/my/tracks/c +[3-tdd-rules]: http://butunclebob.com/ArticleS.UncleBob.TheThreeRulesOfTdd |