What’s the best type to store values such:
48.89384 and -2.34910
Actually I’m using float.
What’s the best type to store values such: 48.89384 and -2.34910 Actually I’m using
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What’s the best type to store values such:
48.89384 and -2.34910
Actually I’m using float.
Use decimal for exact values.
Notes:
So you can us 2 different types
x and y will be the desired precision. Given a metre is 1/40,000,000 of the earth’s circumferemce, something like 6-8 will be enough depending on whether you’re going for street or full stop accuracy in location.