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That Python One-Liner Spitting Out Pi: Formula, Hack, and Hidden Math Magic

Copy-paste this line into Python: Pi emerges, accurate to 100 digits. But what's the 'new formula' fueling it — and does it rewrite how we code math?

Close-up of Python code one-liner computing Pi digits on a black terminal background

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Reveals Python's unmatched blend of concision and mathematical power via list comprehensions and bigints. 𝕏
  • Highlights accelerated series like Chudnovsky, converging Pi faster than classic formulas. 𝕏
  • More than golf: Teaches core math architecture, inspiring embedded and educational hacks. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Reddit r/programming

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