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gnu octave 11 for scientific computing (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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https://infosec.exchange/@geeknik/116163286092537518

https://9to5linux.com/gnu-octave-11-open-source-scientific-programming-language-officially-released

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[–] 16 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I believe the only reasons MATLAB persists are Simulink and a C code generation engine that outputs embeddable code that conforms to some regulation or other in the engineering world. Does gnu octave have similar features? I've spent a while looking fruitlessly for python-based alternatives...

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Wonder how Rust changes that game - honestly easier to learn than MATLAB....

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    Coming from a more science/engineering background than a cs/programming one and having tried both, I wholeheartedly disagree. Or at least it's a higher floor and lower ceiling situation.

    And from an engineering industry standpoint the transition cost (or at least compatibility) from generated C, and the lack of a simulink-like block implementation/visualization and code generation pipeline still make it a hard sell. The block thing isn't just for comfort in those circles, it's to do with industry standards for system definitions and representation.

    Don't get me wrong I wish Rust changed that game: I hate MATLAB with a passion; I'm just pessimistic.

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