MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving

by Dorothy C. Attaway

A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, winner of TAA’s 2017 Textbook Excellence Award ("Texty"), guides the reader through both programming and built-in functions to easily exploit MATLAB's extensive capabilities for tackling engineering and scientific problems. Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book starts with programming concepts, such as variables, assignments, and selection statements, moves on to loops, and then solves problems using both the programming concept and the power of MATLAB. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect the functionality of the current version of MATLAB (R2018a), including the addition of local functions in scripts, the new string type, coverage of recently introduced functions to import data from web sites, and updates to the Live Editor and App Designer. Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side by side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve technical problems Offers sections on common pitfalls and programming guidelines that direct students to best practice procedures Tests conceptual understanding of the material with Quick Questions! and Practice sections within each chapter NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION

Use of MATLAB Version R2018a A revised Text Manipulation chapter, which includes manipulating character vectors as well as the new string type Introduction to alternate MATLAB platforms, including MATLAB Mobile Local functions within scripts The new output format for most expression types Introduction to the RESTFUL web functions which import data from web sites Increased coverage of App Designer Introduction to recording audio from a built-in device such as a microphone Modified and new end-of-chapter exercises More coverage of data structures including categorical arrays and tables Increased coverage of built-in functions in MATLAB

Genres: Programming, Textbooks, Science, Nonfiction, Engineering, Computer Science, School

523 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[marta the book slayer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Matlab 💖

C++ 🖕

part of a series in which i review the textbooks i read throughout my four years in college to prove that i was reading even though it was involuntary and at times torturous

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my textbook for my programming class.

I will start off by confessing that I hated this class.

And while this book didn't exactly spur my hatred...it really didn't have THAT much.

But, the exercises in this book are many, and if you weren't buying this book for my EOSC 211 class, but just want to learn about Matlab and how to use it....sure! This book was decent.

[Fleur_de_soie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very popular MATLAB book on Amazon.

I did finish all the book, only the first 8 chapters. I left the advanced topics for future reading, since I might only need part of them. It is more efficient to learn them with the clear demand on mind.

The book is well-organized, clearly explained.

One really do not need any programming background to read it.
It explains all the principles and fundamental consideration of programming very well. But if you have some background like me( learned some C before), it is a bit inefficient. All we need is a brief introduction to the language rules and details here. This is why I give it 3 instead of 4.

[Jake · Rating 3 out of 5]

For most this will be a practical introduction to MATLAB, with clear examples and concise instructions. I was left wanting more. Most of the examples seemed written to one of two audiences, the undergrad engineering student taking the course in uni for the first time or the grad/post grad looking to automate parts of their research. That's not a bad aim for an introductory title, but at the same time it doesn't set itself apart in the market of introductory books on different languages.

[Alien Citizen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written intro to Matlab programming.

[Mohammad Keyhani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to MATLAB. Provided me with exactly what I needed to start programming an economic simulation quickly.

[Goo · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fine introduction to MATLAB.

[Dineth Jayasekera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read with clear examples.

[Shubham Sk]

want to read