SPARSITY AND APL

A definition of Sparse APL is proposed. A review of Sparse Matrix Research is presented and related to the current APL language and systems. Presented next is a discussion of the possible extensions of classic Sparse Matrix methods that would be required in a "Sparse Array" implementation of APL. This includes a discussion of a suggested research direction. Some relationships of Sparse APL to other fields outside of APL are mentioned. Finally, a list of open questions is interposed for anyone interested in pursuing some of these questions.

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