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Learning MATLAB

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NoReMoRsE

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Hey guys,

I'm trying to learn MATLAB 6.5 in a research lab I'm working in. Alot of the scientists' programming is done in MATLAB, so they've been encouraging me to learn it, as it would hopefully be a useful skill in the medical/research field.

My question is as follows: Does anyone know of a useful "getting started" or "helpful hints" guide for MATLAB? I've been using the PDF Help Files to learn so far, but I'm looking for more material to read through.

Thanks in advance.
 
I agree with bleeb, Matlab isn't really that tough to learn. Just mess around to learn the basics and get a feel for the program, then use the manual as a reference when you need it. Most common functions are already written for you, so it's just a matter of getting the syntax right.
 
Just find some kind of project and work through it - It's really hard to learn the language theoretically so just try to do some work in it.
 
Originally posted by: bleeb
I have some example code...

The best way is to buy a student copy and just mess around with it.
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that's the best way to learn how to use a majority of software...
Just play and have fun with it...
 
Originally posted by: pillage2001
Learn it and learn it well. MATLAB will be your friend in alot of analog situation in circuits.
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learning the basics of matlab is not hard; but learning how to program in matrices well (ie, without using loops ever) can be a challenge.

That said, I am surprised you are unhappy with the PDF files from mathworks.com. I thought they do a great job of providing all their documentation on line for free.
 
Originally posted by: Hector13
Originally posted by: pillage2001 Learn it and learn it well. MATLAB will be your friend in alot of analog situation in circuits.
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learning the basics of matlab is not hard; but learning how to program in matrices well (ie, without using loops ever) can be a challenge. That said, I am surprised you are unhappy with the PDF files from mathworks.com. I thought they do a great job of providing all their documentation on line for free.
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I'm not disappointed with them; in fact they're very helpful. I was just wondering if there was any other user guide I could be looking at.

But I've decided to take you guys' suggestion to just work through the program, experimenting as I go along.
 
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