Introduction - If you have any usage issues, please Google them yourself
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 the users become comfortable with the language.