I am wondering if someone could provide me with additional information with regard to the so called Yale sparse matrix format, other that what can be already found here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparse_matrix
In particular, which specific programms make use of it? Which (research or practical) goals does it achieve as compared with other options? Can it be considered a standard way to make a sparse matrix out of a dense one?
Thnaks in advance.