outputScalar
OutputScalar is a term used to describe a single-value output produced by a computation, function, or process, in contrast to multi-value outputs such as vectors, matrices, or tensors. In many programming, dataflow, and query contexts, an operation with the label OutputScalar yields one scalar value as its result. The exact interpretation of scalar depends on the language or framework, but it typically refers to rank-0 data—that is, a value not organized as a collection.
Typical characteristics include a defined, fixed type (such as integer, floating point, boolean, or a character
Contexts where OutputScalar is relevant include programming languages with scalar types, database queries employing scalar expressions
Limitations and nuances arise from differences in terminology across ecosystems. Some environments treat certain types (like
See also: scalar, vector, tensor, primitive type, dataflow, functional programming.