Benchmark finding the first 2^16 prime numbers in a dozen languages
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#110
MOST-STARRED Erlang
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
primenumbers gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #110 among Erlang repositories and #18,645 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#11903
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
primenumbers has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #11903. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
primenumbers is an open-source project written in Erlang: Benchmark finding the first 2^16 prime numbers in a dozen languages.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/ndim/primenumbers.git
cd primenumbers
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Erlang environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
primenumbers coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed primenumbers into Erlang backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install primenumbers using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ndim/primenumbers.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for primenumbers.
Import primenumbers into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `primenumbers --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ndim/primenumbers is currently ranked #18,645 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #18,645 | ndim/primenumbers This Project | Erlang | ★ 3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does primenumbers do? +
Benchmark finding the first 2^16 prime numbers in a dozen languages
What language is primenumbers written in? +
The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.
Is primenumbers actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 29, 2024 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does primenumbers have? +
primenumbers has 3 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does primenumbers rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, ndim/primenumbers is ranked #18,645 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #110 among Erlang projects.
What license is primenumbers distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.