JMP, a statistical software suite originally developed as by John Sall in the late 1980s, has evolved from a niche Mac tool into a global standard for scientists and engineers. Its history is marked by a transition from a dedicated Macintosh application to a cross-platform powerhouse that became a wholly owned subsidiary of SAS in 2022. Early Origins: 1989 – 2000
A major milestone where JMP expanded beyond Apple, introducing support for Microsoft Windows. Expansion and Modernization: 2002 – 2014
Focused on "ease-of-use" with the introduction of the Excel Import Wizard and advanced features for Design of Experiments (DOE). The Recent Era: JMP 12 – JMP 17 jmp version history
Doubled in size and introduced at Macworld Expo, this version required 2MB of memory and added more interactive graphics.
Designed for interactivity, allowing users to explore data visually rather than through code-heavy command lines. JMP, a statistical software suite originally developed as
The last decade has seen JMP transition toward larger datasets, better reporting, and specialized versions like for advanced predictive modeling.
As the software matured, it underwent significant architectural rewrites to support more complex data sources and advanced statistical modeling. Expansion and Modernization: 2002 – 2014 Focused on
JMP was first released in October 1989 to leverage the graphical user interface (GUI) of the Apple Macintosh for statistical discovery.