• Uniform handling of the dimensionality of the problem,
  • Easy to extend: adding a quadrature formula or adding a finite element is as simple as defining a new class,
  • Domain specific language to describe the functional forms,
  • Built as a toolbox: each componant can be replaced or reused for a different purpose.

Missing features

There are however a number of feature that are (still) missing. Some of them may already be part of the roadmap. Of course, the list is not exhaustive.

  • Non-simplicial meshes handling,
  • a set of loader for common mesh and geometry file format (gmsh, Ensight 6, Ensight Gold, …)
  • vector valued finite elements,
  • some basic mesh manipulation facilities: submesh extraction, merging, transformation, and so on,
  • …

Feel free to send PR if you want to contribute to one of these missing features, or if you have other ideas and suggestions.