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Comprehensive HTML5 Scientific Calculator Creator

Create a comprehensive scientific calculator using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript that mimics professional calculators, implementing basic arithmetic, advanced scientific functions, m…

PROMPT 

Create a comprehensive scientific calculator with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript that mimics professional calculators. Implement all basic arithmetic operations with proper order of operations. Include advanced scientific functions (trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, statistical) with degree/radian toggle. Add memory operations (M+, M-, MR, MC) with visual indicators. Maintain a scrollable calculation history log that can be cleared or saved. Implement full keyboard support with appropriate key mappings and shortcuts. Add robust error handling for division by zero, invalid operations, and overflow conditions with helpful error messages. Create a responsive design that transforms between standard and scientific layouts based on screen size or orientation. Include multiple theme options (classic, modern, high contrast). Add optional sound feedback for button presses with volume control. Implement copy/paste functionality for results and expressions.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
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SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Implement basic arithmetic operations with order of operations
  • Include advanced scientific functions with degree/radian toggle
  • Add memory operations with visual indicators
  • Maintain scrollable calculation history log
  • Implement full keyboard support
  • Add robust error handling
  • Create responsive design for layouts
  • Include multiple theme options
  • Add optional sound feedback
  • Implement copy/paste functionality

FAILURE MODES

  • May omit some advanced scientific functions
  • May lack full keyboard mappings
  • May have incomplete error handling for all cases
  • May not fully implement responsive layout changes
  • May miss sound feedback or theme toggles

CAVEATS

Missing context
  • Exact list of all required scientific/statistical functions.
  • Detailed UI layouts for standard vs. scientific modes.
  • Specific keyboard shortcuts and key mappings.
  • Output format (e.g., single HTML file, separate files, deployed demo).
  • Browser compatibility requirements.
  • Accessibility features (e.g., ARIA labels).
Ambiguities
  • Does not specify exact 'basic arithmetic operations' or their precedence handling details.
  • 'Advanced scientific functions (trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, statistical)' lacks precise list (e.g., sin/cos/tan? mean/stddev?).
  • Unclear differences between 'standard and scientific layouts'.
  • 'Saved' history log mechanism ambiguous (localStorage? file?).
  • Keyboard 'appropriate key mappings and shortcuts' not enumerated.
  • Overflow conditions and exact error messages undefined.

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.70
CLARITY
0.95
SPECIFICITY
0.75
REUSABILITY
0.20
COMPLETENESS
0.75

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Specify functions: 'Trigonometric: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan (deg/rad toggle); Log: log10, ln; Exp: exp, sqrt, pow, factorial; Stats: sum, mean, stddev, nCr, nPr.'
  • Add: 'Provide complete code as a single self-contained HTML file with inline CSS/JS.'
  • Detail layouts: 'Standard: basic ops only; Scientific: adds trig/log/etc. buttons; switch via media queries at 768px.'
  • List shortcuts: '0-9, ., +, -, *, /, =/Enter, Backspace, Esc (clear), etc.'
  • Clarify history: 'Use localStorage for persistence; add export to JSON.'

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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