"Author Craig Lent's 1st edition of Learning to Program with MATLAB: Building GUI Tools teaches the core concepts of computer programming, such as arrays, loops, function, basic data structures, etc., using MATLAB. The text has a focus on the fundamentals of programming and builds up to an emphasis on GUI tools, covering text-based programs first, then programs that produce graphics. This creates a visual expression of the underlying mathematics of a problem or design. Brief and to-the-point, the text includes material that can be converted with supplementary reference material designed to entice users to retain their copy"--

This book is intended for anyone trying to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. The chapters lead the reader through the various steps required for writing a program, introducing the MATLABr® constructs in the process. MATLABr® is used to teach programming because it has a simple programming environment. It has a low initial overhead which allows the novice programmer to begin programming immediately and allows the users to easily debug their programs. This is especially useful for people who have a “mental block” about computers. Although MATLABr® is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables the user to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran, the author shows that it can also be used as a programming learning tool for novices. There are a number of exercises at the end of each chapter which should help users become comfortable with the language.

This book is designed for undergraduate students completely new to programming with MATLAB. Case studies and examples are used extensively throughout this book and are at the core of what makes this book so unique. The author believes that the best way to learn MATLAB is to study programs written by experienced programmers and that the quality of these example programs determines the quality of the book. The examples in this book are carefully designed to teach you MATLAB programming as well as to inspire within you your own problem solving potential. Most of the examples used in this book are designed to solve a whole class of problems, rather than a single, specific problem. A learn by doing teaching approach is used all through the book. You are guided to tackle a problem using MATLAB commands first and then the commands are explained line by line. This process of learning through hands on experience is one of the most efficient and pain-free ways of learning MATLAB. This approach, together with the extensive use of ordered textboxes, figures, and tables, greatly reduces the size of the book, while still providing you with a book that’s comprehensive and easy to follow. The first chapter of this book introduces the MATLAB programming environment and familiarizes you with MATLAB’s core functionality. Chapters two through nine discuss basic MATLAB functionalities in a progressive and comprehensive way. The chapters start out simple and build in complexity as you advance through the book. Chapters ten through thirteen cover advanced topics that are particularly useful in college programs. Each chapter consists of sections, each covering a topic and providing one or more examples. Related MATLAB functions are organized at the end of a section. Additional exercise problems are provided at the end of chapters two through nine. Examples in each section are presented in a consistent way. An example is usually described first, followed by a MATLAB script. Any resulting text and graphics output (and in some cases inputs) that are produced from running a script are presented and discussed. Finally, the remainder of each section is devoted to explaining the purpose of the lines of the script. Who this book is for This book is developed mainly for undergraduate engineering students. It may be used in courses such as Computers in Engineering, or others that use MATLAB as a software platform. It can also be used as a self-study book for learning MATLAB. College level engineering examples are used in this book. Background knowledge for these engineering examples is illustrated as thoroughly as possible.

This book is intended for anyone trying to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. The chapters lead the reader through the various steps required for writing a program, introducing the MATLABr(R) constructs in the process. MATLABr(R) is used to teach programming because it has a simple programming environment. It has a low initial overhead which allows the novice programmer to begin programming immediately and allows the users to easily debug their programs. This is especially useful for people who have a "mental block" about computers. Although MATLABr(R) is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables the user to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran, the author shows that it can also be used as a programming learning tool for novices. There are a number of exercises at the end of each chapter which should help users become comfortable with the language.

Learn how to use MATLABÊ commands and functions in an efficient and effective manner Ê KEY FEATURES _ Get familiar and work with the in-built functions in MATLAB _ Learn how to solve algebraic equations in MATLAB _ Explore various techniques for plotting numerical data _ Learn how to preprocess data to ensure accurate, efficient, and meaningful analysis _ Learn how to issue commands to create variables and call functions ÊÊ DESCRIPTIONÊÊ MATLAB has been an essential platform for data computation. There are various types of technologies that are going on, but it requires a tool for data handling. MATLAB provides better computing power for a massive amount of data. Ê This book will be your comprehensive guide to creating applications, simulation, computation measures. The book begins with an introduction MATLAB and quickly goes on to teach you the usage of MATLAB. After this, we will explore the various commands and essential concepts and topics about MATLAB. Moving forward, we'll explore importing and exporting data, handling data, and visualization of data through different ways to plot a graph. Towards the end, we will explore the basic algebraic functions used in MATLAB. Ê WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ _ Learn how to build and run MATLAB statements _ Execute a block of code repeatedly using the Loop Control Statements _ Create a user-defined function by using MATLAB _ Create, Concatenate, and Expand the most basic MATLAB data structure; Matrix _ Understand how to plot a 2D and 3D graph Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊ This book is for everyone from the Engineering and Sciences background. It is also for PGDCA, B.Tech. B.E., BCA, BSc, M.Tech. /M.E., MCA, M.Com., MSc, Ph.D. other UG, and PG degree students. ÊÊ TABLE OF CONTENTSÊ 1. Basics of MATLAB 2. Expressions and Basic Commands of MATLAB 3. Data Types, Variables and Operators 4. Decision Control StatementsÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 5. Loops Control Statements 6. Vectors 7. Matrix 8. Arrays 9. Strings 10. Functions 11. Data Import and ExportÊ 12. Plotting a Graph 13. Graphics 14. Basic Algebra in MATLAB