MAPLE

Hmm.Maple,Maple,Maple.The name is not so much unique that I've repeated it 3 times.Why?Just for fun.Anyways,when you hear the word "maple" you're instantly reminded of the tree.Or its leaf,which is used as a symbol in the Canadian flag(maple trees are pretty big there).You're also reminded of the maple syrup,which is a staple condiment to add to pancakes.Speaking of pancakes,I'm feeling hungry......food.....need to.....eat......yum...........WOWZA!Phew,almost got sidetracked there for a moment.
   Anyway,the maple I'm talking about's not a tree nor a syrup.It's actually a software!
GASP!I hear you say."Whazzat?Maple's a software?"you ask.Yes,folks,the name Maple is synoymous to a software that's been around for ages.Basically,it's a glorified calculator that allows you to perform complex mathematical functions such as adding,subtracting,division,multiplication,algebraic operations,differentiation and intergration,calculus,trigonometry and so much more.It's every mathematic nerd's wet dream.Yet,for a calculator that can actually give you answers to those stinky calculus problems you were having in class it's actually pretty basic.
   I've been taking Maple as one of the components of my KOS1110(Computers In Science)course in my university,UIAM.At first glance,let me tell you,it wasn't easy.Over the course of 3-4 months I've been studying Maple,and yet I can't grasp some of the concepts there.Maple has its own special programming language that we need to understand and study in order to perform calculations well in its software.For beginners especially,you need a guide to understand these complex programming language.Graphs too,need a programming language to draw it in Maple,so therefore it can be quite difficult and frustrating for beginners.
  This leads us to a question.If Maple is so difficult,then why bother using it?Actually the Maple software and your normal average,everyday scientific calculator have things in common but have differences as far as an ocean.Maple proves to be advantageous despite its setbacks.Take a look at this here table,and then you shall be enlightened,my loyal disciple.
                     

Advantages	Disadvantages
Can perform multiple operations at once	Need a special programming language to understand
Can solve very complex algebraic equations	Very difficult to master
Can solve all kinds of mathematical equations	-
Can be used in all kinds of fields	-

Therefore,here you can clearly see that the advantages of Maple far outweighs its disadvantages.The think-tanks (*cough* nerds *cough*)also have developed a simple(read:simple for NERDS)guide to the Maple software.All you need to know about Maple is right here.You can check it out at my link here at www.maplesoft.com/view.aspx?sl=32469.  Unfortunately it's in Adobe format so,you have to download it to your computer to view it.Here,you can view this 100 page-long book about Maple,Maple programming,programming language and other stuff.(Note:don't read all of it at once unless you have too much free time on your hands).So,by all means folks,get your Maple software today!
   So,that's it for my post.Hope you enjoyed reading it.I had a fun time writing it too.I hope you enjoyed my post!Well,until next time!Auf wiedersehen!


One the friggin' hard claculations that can be done in Maple.



The first thing you see when you start Maple 12.