Scroll down. I have no idea why there is so much whitespace On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:39:37 PM UTC-5 Tim Daly wrote:
> Tell me about the Fricas computer algebra system > Show drafts > > FriCAS is another interesting open-source computer algebra system with > some similarities to Axiom, but also distinct features and strengths. > Here's what you need to know: > > *History:* > > - Forked from Axiom in 2007 with the goal of creating a more modern > and user-friendly system. > - Actively developed by a small but dedicated community. > - Emphasis on open collaboration and lightweight development > methodology. > > *Features:* > > - *General-purpose:* Similar to Axiom, handles various mathematical > tasks like symbolic calculations, integration, differentiation, and > more. > - *Strongly typed:* Similar to Axiom, uses a strict type system for > accuracy and clarity. > - *SPAD programming language:* Similar syntax to Axiom's Lisp, but > aims for simplicity and readability. > - *Multiple interfaces:* Can be used through a command line, various > graphical interfaces, and even integrates with Jupyter notebooks. > - *Growing library:* Offers a large and diverse library of functions > and packages for various domains. > > *Applications:* > > - Similar to Axiom, applicable in research, education, engineering, > and scientific fields for symbolic manipulation and complex mathematical > tasks. > > *Strengths:* > > - User-friendly interface options compared to Axiom. > - Lightweight and portable, easily runs on various platforms. > - Actively developed with new features and improvements often added. > - Open-source and community-driven, accessible to anyone. > > *Weaknesses:* > > - Less mature and comprehensive than Axiom, especially in advanced > areas. > - Community might be smaller than Axiom, leading to fewer resources > and support options. > - Development pace can be slower compared to commercially backed > systems. > > *Overall:* > > FriCAS is a user-friendly and actively developed open-source computer > algebra system suitable for various mathematical tasks. While it may not > be as comprehensive as Axiom for highly specialized needs, it offers a > good balance of functionality and ease of use. If you're looking for a > user-friendly open-source option for your mathematical work, FriCAS is > worth considering. > > Here are some resources to learn more: > > - *FriCAS website:* [[invalid URL removed]]([invalid URL removed]) > - *FriCAS documentation:* https://fricas.github.io/ > - *FriCAS GitHub repository:* https://github.com/fricas/fricas > > I hope this helps you to further explore the capabilities of FriCAS! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "FriCAS - computer algebra system" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/fricas-devel/faff8af4-53fc-4f7c-a351-84af3efaea82n%40googlegroups.com.
