Xcas is a cross-platform mathematical environment built around the Giac computer algebra engine.
It combines symbolic and numeric computation with graphing, interactive geometry, spreadsheet work, statistics, and programming tools, giving Linux users a broad desktop application for studying mathematics, exploring formulas, and solving computational problems.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Performs symbolic and numeric mathematics including equation solving, factorisation, differentiation, integration, limits, series expansion, and linear algebra.
- Supports 2-d and 3-d graphing together with programmable interactive geometry tools.
- Includes spreadsheet and statistics features for both exact and approximate calculations.
- Offers programming capabilities, including a Python-compatible syntax mode.
- Uses the Giac C++ engine, which can also be accessed from other environments such as Python, Java, Julia, and JavaScript.
- Provides compatibility modes for users familiar with Maple, MuPAD, and TI calculator CAS systems.
Website: xcas.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/en.html
Support:
Developer: Bernard Parisse and Renée De Graeve
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Xcas is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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