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> But as a sketchpad for handling a problem? Excel is pretty hard to beat. I'd recommend trying J. Download here - https://code.jsoftware.com/wiki/System/Insta

by avmich 7y ago

> But as a sketchpad for handling a problem? Excel is pretty hard to beat. I'd recommend trying J. Download here - https://code.jsoftware.com/wiki/System/Installation#Installation https://code.jsoftware.com/wiki/System/Installation#Installa... . There is, of course, the famous barrier to entry, but the result, unsurprisingly, is also respectable.

bshipp 7y ago
Thanks for the recommendation! I've honestly never heard of J and I'll take a look at it.
- avmich 7y ago
  To understand what's going on I'd recommend "J for C programmers" (see links on Jsoftware site) and also the mailing list - it could be very helpful.