Scalation

Scalation is an open-source numerical computing library designed for the Scala programming language. It provides a collection of data structures and algorithms for numerical work, including linear algebra, statistics, optimization, and related tasks commonly encountered in scientific computing. Built to integrate with the Scala ecosystem, Scalation emphasizes readability and ease of use within Scala programs while enabling efficient numerical computations.

Its core components include dense and sparse matrices and vectors, along with a range of linear algebra routines such as matrix factorizations, eigenvalue computations, and linear system solvers. The library also offers statistical utilities, random number generation, and other numerical tools to support educational exercises, algorithm prototyping, and research experiments. The API is designed to be type-safe and expressive, supporting functional programming styles alongside object-oriented usage.

Scalation is distributed as open-source software and runs on the Java Virtual Machine, allowing seamless interoperation with Java and other JVM languages. It is typically used in academic and developmental settings for teaching numerical methods, experimenting with algorithms, and building small to medium-scale numerical applications in Scala.

Because Scalation is community-driven, its features and performance evolve with contributions and ongoing maintenance. Users rely on the project's documentation and example code to learn how to apply the library to their specific problems. See the Scalation repository for licensing details and installation instructions.