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Re: Core Functions and Matlab Compatibility
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Ben Abbott |
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Re: Core Functions and Matlab Compatibility |
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Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:39:30 -0400 |
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