MATLAB Programming Tips Part 1

MATLAB program (functions and scripts) are stored as script file(.m files). This type of file contains MATLAB commands, so running it is equivalent to typing all the commands—one at a time—at the Command window prompt. You can run the file by typing its name at the Command window.

Matlab Programming Tips Part 1 from Shameer Ahmed Koya

• Both functions and scripts are stored in .m files
• —Type up a bunch of commands and save as filename.m
• —Type filename in command window to run
• Example: first_program.m
• —The name of a script file must begin with a letter, and may include digits and the underscore character, up to 63 characters.
• —Do not give a script file the same name as a variable.
• —Do not give a script file the same name as a MATLAB command or function.