# \#sparse-solvers

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## [Solving Large Sparse SPD Linear Systems with Hybrid Direct-Iterative Methods in Julia](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/solving-large-sparse-spd-linear-systems-with-hybrid-direct-iterative-methods-in-julia/130650)

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**Author:** [@pitsianis](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/pitsianis)\
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**Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/solving-large-sparse-spd-linear-systems-with-hybrid-direct-iterative-methods-in-julia/130650 "2025-07-11T20:50:39Z")

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I’m exploring the idea of solving large, sparse symmetric positive definite (SPD) linear systems using hybrid approaches that combine direct methods (e.g., Cholesky) with iterative methods (e.g., CG with incomplete Chole…