JMP (pronounced "jump") is a statistical software suite developed by the SAS Institute. It was designed for interactive, visual, and exploratory data analysis.
The current stable version as of late 2023 and early 2024, JMP 18 represents the integration of large language models (LLM) and AI-assisted analysis, while remaining true to its interactive roots. jmp version history
Version 18 Features:
| Era | Key Theme | Best Version | |------|-----------|---------------| | 1989–1994 | Birth of dynamic graphics | JMP 3.0 | | 1999–2005 | Windows & JSL scripting | JMP 6.0 | | 2007–2011 | Graph Builder & Pro edition | JMP 9.0 | | 2012–2015 | Big data & interactive HTML | JMP 12.0 | | 2016–2018 | Functional data & Python | JMP 14.0 | | 2019–2022 | Workflow automation | JMP 16.0 | | 2023+ | AutoML & collaborative analytics | JMP 18 | JMP Assist (Beta): An AI assistant that suggests
This version marked a turning point. While still Mac-only, JMP 3.0 introduced features that became industry standards. Final Review: What the Version History Tells Us
Key Milestones:
Context: The internet was rising, but JMP remained offline. Analysts used JMP for discovery before exporting results to Word or PowerPoint.