It addresses the most common problems not available in the Java programming language or Commons Lang, regarding mathematical operations and operators.
Here are some key features of "Apache Commons Math":
· Real-world application use cases determine development priority.
· This package emphasizes small, easily integrated components rather than large libraries with complex dependencies and configurations.
· All algorithms are fully documented and follow generally accepted best practices.
· In situations where multiple standard algorithms exist, a Strategy pattern is used to support multiple implementations.
· Limited dependencies. No external dependencies beyond Commons components and the core Java platform (at least Java 1.3 up to version 1.2 of the library, at least Java 5 starting with version 2.0 of the library).
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· This is primarily a maintenance release, but it also includes new features and enhancements. Users of version 2.1 are encouraged to upgrade to 2.2, as this release includes some important bug fixes.