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At the first sight, MATLAB (MATrix LABoratory) is a very flexible and simple programming tool. But it can also be used as high-level programming language. MATLAB is our choice because it offers some important advantages in comparison to other programming languages. This MathWorks TM product contains a general kernel and toolboxes for specialized applications. A beginner should start with the kernel. As already mentioned, the language is easy to learn and to use, but it offers control flow statements, functions, data structures, input/output statements, and other facilities. The Mathematical Function Library provides a large set of functions for a wide range of numerical algorithms. The MATLAB GUI (Graphical User Interface) is also very good and the corresponding functions are easy to use. It is also possible to write C programs that interact with MATLAB code.
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Aniţa, S., Arnăutu, V., Capasso, V. (2010). An introduction to MATLAB®. Elementary models with applications. In: An Introduction to Optimal Control Problems in Life Sciences and Economics. Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology. Birkhäuser, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-8176-8098-5_1
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