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Getting Started With MATLAB: Version 6 : A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers

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I started hearing about MATLAB when I started going to college to do my bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. I took a C++ class and I really enjoyed the power of C++ in problem solving and logic.

Then came MATLAB which is a class that is required to be taken by all EE students. I got this book because it had the word "quick". Time is a very important factor when it comes to learning a new language, whether a living language (like French) or a programming language (like C++ or MATLAB).

This book is really a nice way to get you started with confidence. I rarely use the assigned book for the class, I use this one instead. Very easy to read and step by step instructions.

Highly recommended for anyone who's just started working on MATLAB.

Even after you get used to MATLAB, this book can be used as a reference book to find some important commands with examples and illustrtions.

I never learned Matlab as a BSEE student, but use it extensively as a grad student EE. I learned Matlab very quickly with this book and continue to use it as a basic reference. It does not go into depth in DSP, creating graphics, or the optional Matlab toolbox functions, but its a great starting point to learn Matlab.

A course in mechanisms required this text, and I thought it was the most amazing starting text. I knew nothing of matlab prior to the book, and after reading it I could program in matlab proficiently.

I knew I had to take MatLab in college and I knew it was difficult because I took a small intro class during a summer before entering college and didn't do that great; so I bought this book hoping it would explain to me what the heck MatLab actually it does.
MatLab is a very confusing program; I honestly hate it. But this book was that light that helped me understand at least what the heck I was doing. I read and did a few problems in this book each night and once I got to college and MatLab, I understood what my professor was talking about and was able to help my colleagues.

The only thing I will say is I wish the book was a bit more clear on functions and the loops (for loops, while loops) but other than that it's a great book. 4.5/5 stars

In spite of reservations, it seems that not only is Amazon good at the new products (I have a long history there), but buying advertised used products is straightforward and efficient too. Delivery was good, arriving on time. It was clean, and lived up to its description. All processes worked, and I was delighted with the final book. Never having done that before, it was a very pleasant experience for me. Thanks, Amazon.

Excellent for beginner's to mid level users. I hated MATLAB before I read this book..