I've done work with big numbers and this format screams problems.
I can see how it would be great depending on the domain, and wish there was more diversity out there in the wild in this area but this seems a little hyped? Maybe I'm missing something. I'm not saying this doesn't seem useful, just that the article seems to be presenting it as a replacement for floats, when it might be better thought of as another option?
I've done work with big numbers and this format screams problems.
I can see how it would be great depending on the domain, and wish there was more diversity out there in the wild in this area but this seems a little hyped? Maybe I'm missing something. I'm not saying this doesn't seem useful, just that the article seems to be presenting it as a replacement for floats, when it might be better thought of as another option?