Writing math algorithms using a Java math class
A typical Java math class offers elementary trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential methods. Consider more complex math like solving for this integral:
\[\int_0^5 x^2\]
Using a Java math class, programming to solve this integral requires the following considerations.
- Choice of algorithm: to use for numerical integration
- Memory management: to assign sufficient physical memory to variables
- Floating point considerations: to avoid numeric overflows and underflows
- Programming logic: to use nested loops for iterative solutions and matrix operations
Comparing a lengthy Java program to the single-line command integral(@(x) x.^2, 0, 5), which translates directly to a Java call like integral_xSq(1,0,5), allows mathematicians to focus on the math rather than on programming. Packages like MATLAB® and related toolboxes designed to handle such complexity can be a lucrative option when used with MATLAB Compiler SDK.
Examples and How To
- Numerical Analysis with MATLAB (Example)
- Integrate a Java Package into an Application (Example)
Software Reference
- MATLAB: The Language of Technical Computing (Product)
- Work in MATLAB with Java Libraries (Documentation)
- MATLAB Builder SDK: Deploy MATLAB Code as Java Classes (Product)
See also: desktop and web deployment, algorithm development