scipy-node v1.0.0

scipy-node

A Node.js library for scientific computing, inspired by SciPy. The goal of scipy-node is to provide robust and efficient scientific computation tools for JavaScript and TypeScript developers.

Features

• Linear Algebra: Matrix operations, decompositions, and more.
• Statistics: Probability distributions, descriptive statistics.
• Extensible for other domains like signal processing, optimization, etc.
• Built with TypeScript for type safety.

Installation

Install the package from npm:

npm install scipy-node

Versioning

This project uses Semantic Versioning for versioning. The version number is defined in the package.json file.

1. Update the version number in the package.json file.
2. Commit the changes with a descriptive commit message.

OR:

You can use the following command to automatically update the version number:

npm version patch   # For a bug fix
npm version minor   # For a new feature
npm version major   # For breaking changes

Usage

To use the components in your project:

import { Matrix } from 'scipy-node'

const a = new Matrix([[1, 2], [3, 4]])
const b = new Matrix([[5, 6], [7, 8]])
const result = a.add(b)

console.log(result) // Matrix { data: [[6, 8], [10, 12]] }

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available in the Wiki.

Development

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (>= 18.0.0)
• npm (>= 8.0.0)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/basildex/scipy-node.git
   cd scipy-node

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Build the project:

   npm run build

4. Run the tests:

   npm test

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Clone your fork:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/scipy-node.git
   cd scipy-node

3. Create a new branch for your changes:

   git checkout -b my-branch

4. Make your changes and commit them:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Your commit message"

5. Push your changes to your fork:

   git push origin my-branch

6. Create a pull request to the main branch.

Reporting Issues

If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.

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Key Sections

• Features: Highlights the library's capabilities.
• Installation and Usage: Guides users on how to get started.
• Development Guide: Details the setup process for contributors.
• Contributing: Encourages community engagement.
• Reporting Issues: Simplifies bug reporting and feature requests.
• License: Indicates the project's open-source nature.

This file provides a comprehensive overview and ensures developers and contributors can efficiently work with the repository.