The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of MATLAB syntax and programming, highlighting features that may be underutilized by many users and noting important differences between MATLAB and other programming languages and IDEs. You should also become familiar with the very detailed documentation that is available from the MathWorks in the help browser. The Language Fundamentals section describes entering commands, operators, and data types.
MATLAB has matured a lot in the last two decades from its origins ...