Re: Core Functions and Matlab Compatibility

[Ben Abbott]

On Jul 2, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Rik wrote:

> On 07/01/2012 09:32 AM, Ben Abbott wrote:
>> 
>> 7/1/12
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> In the same vein, there are a number of functions in core Matlab for which 
>> we have implementations in Octave-Forge.  I went through the list of missing 
>> functions in unimplemented.m and compared it to what might already be 
>> available.
>> 
>> The following have an implementation on Octave-Forge:
>> 
>> gsvd
>> condeig
>> expint
>> erfcinv
>> ellipj
>> ellipke
>> funm
>> evalc (should be trivial to capture stdout)
>> exifread
>> sound
>> soundsc
>> 
>> Given that it is easier to massage code to meet Octave core's guidelines 
>> rather than writing new code from scratch, I think we should look at 
>> importing these functions before the next release.
>> 
>> --Rik
>> Should a "task" be added to the task-tracker for this?
>> 
>>      https://savannah.gnu.org/task/?group=octave
>> 
>> Or maybe a "Plans for the Next Release" page created on the wiki?
>> 
>> Ben
> 
> 7/2/12
> 
> Ben,
> 
> I added a task with the list of functions here
> (https://savannah.gnu.org/task/index.php?12153).  I'm also CC'ing Jordi.  I
> think transitioning these functions would be an excellent introductory
> exercise for new programmers at OctConf 2012 in a few weeks.
> 
> Cheers,
> Rik


I like that idea!

Regarding the OctConf, I have a new conflict (business travel early in the 
week) and won't be able to attend. I should be settled back in Orlando on 
Wednesday, and am happy to try to cooperate from here.

Ben