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SciRuby: Science and Matrix Libraries For Ruby

Posted by Soulskill on from the stop-trying-to-code-me-and-code-me dept.

Aciel writes "Ruby has long been popular in the web/business community, while Python dominates the scientific community. One new project seeks to bring balance to the force: SciRuby. We've already introduced a linear algebra library called NMatrix (currently alpha status). There's at least one fellowship available for students interested in working on the project this summer."

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  1. Tell me one thing this brings to the table by ubergeek · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This seems like a terrible idea. What could scientific computing with Ruby possibly offer that SciPy doesn't already? Way to split the potential work force guys. If you want to develop a scientific computing library for a rich dynamic language, then contribute to SciPy. What a wasted effort.

  2. Re:"while Python dominates the scientific communit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It cuts both ways. I'm a geneticist, and it's painful having to work with tech guys who don't know the first thing about even basic biology, never mind genetics.

    It's the same here on Slashdot. I always cringe every time I load up the comments on a story about genetics or evolution, because I know there'll be a slew of ignorant comments modded up to +5 insightful. At least most scientists know their limitations at programming, but the same cannot be said with regard to non-engineering subjects for many engineers, who feel themselves qualified to comment on just about any topic under the sun, regardless of their lack of knowledge.