[Python-Dev] Rational approximation methods

[Jeffrey Yasskin]

On Jan 20, 2008 5:54 PM, Tim Peters <tim.peters at gmail.com> wrote:
> What would be useful is a method that generates (i.e., a generator in
> the Python sense) the (continued fraction) convergents to a rational.
> People wanting specific constraints on a rational approximation
> (including, but not limited to, the two you identified) can easily
> build them on top of such a generator.

I think that's significantly better than my two proposals. (Looking
back at the issue, I see that Mark mentioned this possibility too and
I just didn't understand him.) I'll plan on implementing that, along
with the documentation Mark suggested, unless there are objections.

Thanks!
Jeffrey