Julia and Python: a dynamic duo for scientific computing; Sci Py 2013 Presentation

Authors: Bezanson, Jeff, MIT; Karpinski, Stefan, MIT , Julia is a recent addition to the collection of tools a scientist has available for tackling computational problems. It combines the simple programming model of a dynamic language like Python with the performance of a compiled language, while exposing expressive highlevel features such as a sophisticated type system, dynamic multiple dispatch, Lispstyle macros and metaprogramming. Julia can natively make zerooverhead calls to C and Fo