Templates for Sparse Matrix Computations

• Alternate to software
  
  
• Describe the basic features of the algorithms
  
  
• Language not so important
  
  
• Communication between disciplines
  
  
• Clear documentation
  
  
• Test cases
  
  
• Provide understanding of the results
  
  
• Allow customization
  
  
• Serve as a pedagogical role
  
  
• Retain the delicate numerical details
  
  
• Describe parallel opportunities