Initial tests seem to suggest that supporting N-dimensional arrays should be pretty easy in terms of the API itself. We could also provide fast-paths for 1D and 2D arrays.
Of course, actual support for N-dimensional arrays would depend on the underlying implementation. On Monday, 7 January 2013 13:22:38 UTC+8, James Sofra wrote: > > +1 on Konrad's comment about N-dimensional arrays for me. > > I think the issue of using immutable arrays (which can be important for > performance) in Clojure is interesting to think about. > I have had some ideas about how to use arrays with restricted or limited > mutability but haven't solidified anything yet. > > On Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:11:59 PM UTC+11, Konrad Hinsen wrote: >> >> Mikera writes: >> >> > I think this could be very useful for the Clojure community, >> especially given the >> > interest in big data, simulations, machine learning, 3D graphics etc. >> If it goes well >> > and there is enough interest, I guess that this could form the basis >> for a future >> > "core.matrix" library. >> > >> > Comments / ideas / patches welcome. >> >> I haven't looked at your library yet, but my immediate comment is that >> I'd much prefer to have an API for N-dimensional arrays rather than >> just for matrices (2d) and vectors (1d). >> >> Konrad. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
