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How can I compile this function
I want to simplify my function f1 to f2, but f2 can't be compiled. How can I make it ...
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Compiling more functions that don't call MainEvaluate
I would like to use Compile with functions defined outside Compile.
For example if I have the two basic functions F and G
F[x_] := x + 2
G[x_] := x
And I want ...
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Comparing Mathematica expressions like diff
I am looking for a way to compare (or "diff") two Mathematica expressions, similarly to how to diff utility can compare two text files and report the differences.
Has anyone already written such a ...
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Examine function parameters programmatically
I write a lot of scripts in Mathematica and I'd like to eliminate the boilerplate that parses command-line arguments and assigns them to variables of the correct type before doing the real work. I was ...
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how can I generate a sequence of assignments?
I want to make a sequence like follows
r[1]=
r[2]=
r[3]=
r[4]=
....
r[n]=
The above r[i] represents coordinates which I have ...
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How can I implement object oriented programming in Mathematica?
Roman Maeder's object oriented programming package is nice, but I'm hoping someone can suggest a sleek and novel implementation that is easy to use.
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How can I trace a functional expression's evaluation visually?
Ok, so the goal is to visualize the execution of this expression
foo /@ {3 + 1, bar /@ {1 + 2, {4 + 7}}}
in the following fashion using nested rectangles with ...
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How to REALLY Hold arguments and capture FullForm?
I'm trying to write an expression deconstructor or FullForm-capturer; might even call it a parser, maybe, but that might be too glorious a word.
I got some great ...
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Metaprogramming in Mathematica
Being functional, and having no "quotation", i.e. essentially treating data and programs semantically same, Mathematica seems naturally capable of doing metaprogramming. But could anyone construct a ...
