exponentiation opporator

[locdly]

Bug Report: Missing Exponentiation Operator (^) in Quorum Programming Language

Summary:
The Quorum programming language currently lacks a simple exponentiation operator (^) for performing mathematical power operations. This absence makes it less intuitive for users who are accustomed to using the ^ operator in other programming languages.

Description:
Currently, Quorum does not support the common ^ operator for exponentiation, unlike many other programming languages. This operator is a standard mathematical symbol that users often expect to use for raising numbers to a power. Instead, users are required to use the power() function for exponentiation, which can be less familiar and more verbose.

Expected Behavior:
It would be beneficial for the Quorum programming language to include a simple ^ operator for exponentiation, consistent with common mathematical notation and many other programming languages. This would improve the language's user-friendliness and alignment with established mathematical conventions.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Attempt to use the ^ operator for exponentiation in a Quorum code snippet.
2. Observe that the ^ operator is not recognized, leading to a syntax error.

Current Workaround:
To perform exponentiation in Quorum, users need to use the power() function. For example:

Suggested Solution:
Implement the ^ operator for exponentiation in the Quorum programming language, providing users with a more intuitive and familiar way to perform power operations.

Additional Notes:
This change should be accompanied by appropriate updates to the Quorum language documentation and examples to reflect the newly introduced ^ operator.

Environment: Quorum IDE

• Quorum Version: Quorum Studio 5.0.4: August 8th 2023
• Operating System: Windows 11

Thank you for considering this enhancement to the Quorum programming language. Your efforts in making Quorum more user-friendly are greatly appreciated!

Best regards,
Loc Ly

[andreas-stefik]

Hey there,

Thanks for the suggestion. We haven't gathered any evidence on this particular operator (e.g., alternative symbols), but will consider it for a future version and keep this bug around to mark whether we do it.

Stefik