MATLAB - great tool for Mathematicians and Engineers
Overall Satisfaction with MATLAB
I use MATLAB in many of my courses. Currently, I am using it in an advanced math modeling course (to solve systems of differential equations) and in an advanced mathematical software course. The interface is fairly intuitive and the programming structures are easy to understand, making this software an ideal way to teach mathematical programming to students. MATLAB is a package that many of the students will find in their workplaces when they get out in industry.
Pros
- Matrix operations
- Numerical methods
- Plotting
Cons
- A bit of a learning curve, especially for those just learning to program
- Error messages could be more informative
- Ease of use
- Capability
- Plotting
- Helps students gain a richer understanding of mathematical concepts
- Aids in problem visualization
- Easy to use way of finding numerical solutions to differential equations
Do you think MATLAB delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with MATLAB's feature set?
Yes
Did MATLAB live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of MATLAB go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy MATLAB again?
Yes
Using MATLAB
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Convenient Feel confident using | Lots to learn |
- Anything dealing with matrix operations
- Plotting
- Basic programming
- Debugging (some error messages are not very helpful)
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