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MATLAB® (Matrix Laboratory) is a high-level programming language and interactive environment used for numerical computing, data analysis, algorithm development, and visualization. It is widely used in academia and industry for various applications like signal processing, machine learning, and control systems.

2.1 Requirements

To use MATLAB®, you will need:

  • A MATLAB® installation on your computer.
  • A MathWorks account (for licensing and accessing additional toolboxes).

2.2 Advantages of MATLAB

Some key benefits of using MATLAB® include:

  • Powerful mathematical computation: MATLAB® is optimized for matrix and numerical operations, making it highly efficient for scientific computations.
  • Extensive built-in libraries: Many toolboxes are available for specific areas like machine learning, signal processing, and optimization.
  • Visualization tools: MATLAB® provides advanced plotting functions for visualizing data and results.
  • User-friendly interface: The interactive environment is designed for ease of use, even for those unfamiliar with programming.

2.3 Getting Started

2.3.1 Launching MATLAB

After installing MATLAB, you can launch it by clicking on the MATLAB® icon. Upon launching, you will be taken to the main MATLAB® interface (see Figure 6).

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Figure 6: MATLAB® homepage

2.3.2 Creating a New Script

To create a new script, click on New Script from the top toolbar. This will open the MATLAB® Editor where you can start writing your code. Refer to Figure 7 for visual guidance.

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Figure 7: Opening a new script in MATLAB®

2.4 Working with MATLAB Code

2.4.1 Writing Your Script

In the MATLAB® script editor, type the following code to display the message 'Hello, World':

disp('Hello , World ')
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Figure 8: First line of code entered into MATLAB

Once you have entered the code, it’s important to save your script before running it. Follow the steps below to save your script.

2.4.2 Saving Your Script

To save your script, go to File > Save As in the MATLAB® Editor, and choose a location to save it. MATLAB® scripts are saved with a .m file extension. For this example, you can name the file my_first_script.m. Refer to Figure 9 for visual guidance on saving the file.

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Figure 9: Saving your script

2.4.3 Running Your Script

After saving the script, you can run it by clicking the Run button in the MATLAB® Editor. The output will be displayed in the Command Window. For instance, running the my_first_script.m script will print the message 'Hello, World' (Figure 8). After running the script, the output will appear in the Command Window. For example, after running the code in the previous section, the message 'Hello, World' will appear as shown in Figure 10.

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Figure 10: Output after running the script in MATLAB®

2.5 Command Window vs. Script Editor

MATLAB® allows you to run commands directly in the Command Window or write longer scripts in the Editor. The Command Window is great for testing individual lines of code, while the Script Editor is ideal for longer and more structured programs.