Stephen Wolfram has released an online version of Mathematica

After many years, Stephen Wolfram still launched the Mathematica Online project: the cloud version of the Mathematica computer algebra system that works in any modern browser. True, in the free version some functions are disabled, and it is available only for 30 days and only for owners of the desktop program.

The online version in some respects has advantages over the desktop one. For example, here several authors may work together on a document. In addition, the web interface is available on tablets and smartphones, writes Wolfram.

As can be seen in the screenshot of the web interface, in Mathematica Online most of the functions from the standard program are implemented: you compose a document from text, graphics, formulas, code, and so on. If desired, the code is launched for execution.
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Documents in the usual Computable Document Format (CDF) format are stored in the cloud. But there is an option to install the application on your infrastructure in order not to go online at all. Stephen Wolfram also suggests using the new Wolfram Programming Cloud service, developed in the Wolfram Language programming language, to develop your own software.

Still, the functionality of the web version is a bit limited, because on the server the computing resources for each user are limited. But there are advantages: now Cloud CDF interface can be embedded into any web page as a plug-in module, without plug-ins.

Collaboration is, of course, a key function. Let's say the teacher adds student accounts to Mathematica Online - and easily creates a separate copy of the document for each.



In the future, Stephen Wolfram promises to release Wolfram Cloud mobile applications for different platforms, so that Mathematica Online looks more natural on tablets and smartphones.