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Magma is a large system — here's the fastest way in: try it in your browser, skim the basics, then get real access when you're ready for bigger computations.

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A taste of Magma

Short examples from First Steps in Magma (Cannon & Playoust).

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Classic guides

First Steps in Magma

Cannon & Playoust's short beginner booklet — the source of the examples above.

PDF · 12 pages

Discovering Mathematics with Magma

Bosma & Cannon's book of worked case studies applying Magma across mathematics.

Springer, 2006

Solving Problems with Magma

Real research-level problems solved end to end — for once you're past the basics.

PDF · advanced