[IPOL discuss] matlab to C/C++ translation tools

[Jean-Michel Morel]

Dear all,
This is potentially very interesting, but I am concerned by two issues :
-will such a C++ code be readable? I gather that still it will be better to
review the original Matlab code
-what about the functions in Matlab whose code is not public? How could
they possibly be translated?
Best,
Jean-Michel


On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 6:24 AM, Nicolas Limare <
nicolas.limare at cmla.ens-cachan.fr> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The matter of publishing MATLAB implementations in IPOL is often
> discussed. I recently heard about two projects of a MATLAB-to-C++
> translator, and this could solve some of the objections against MATLAB
> (black box, not mixable with other languages, requires a license).
>
> These MATLAB-to-C++ translators are commercial products developped by
> the Silkan[1] and companies. They are not more open or free than
> MATLAB, but if I understand correctly they produce a C++
> implementation equivalent to a MATLAB code, and this C++ code can be
> open and free (to be verified, I do not know the details). This could
> be an option for IPOL, for example receiving the MATLAB code but
> reviewing and publishing the C++ code converted from MATLAB (with or
> without co-author, etc... to be discussed later).
>
> I read that both companies are interested in academic partnerships and
> could possibly offer the use of their tools for academic purposes as
> it would help them improve their products.
>
> Do you think this option should be explored? Is someone interested in
> contacting these companies to know more about their MATLAB-to-C++
> translators?
>
> [1] http://www.silkan.com/
> [2] http://www.metascale.com/
>
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