Emphasizing problem-solving skills throughout thisverysuccessful book, Stephen Chapman introduces the MATLAB?languageand shows how to use it to solve typical technicalproblems. Thebook teaches MATLAB as a technical programminglanguage showingstudents how to write clean, efficient, andwell-documentedprograms. It makes no pretense at being a completedescription ofall of MATLABs hundreds of functions. Instead, itteaches studentshow to locate any desired function with MATLAB?sextensive on linehelp facilities. Overall, students developproblem-solving skillsand are equipped for future courses andcareers using the power ofMATLAB.

Emphasis on good programming practices such as top-downdesign,within a MATLAB context therefore teaching programming andMATLABsimultaneously.

Good Programming Practice Boxes: These boxes highlightgoodprogramming practices when they are introduced for theconvenienceof the student.

Programming Pitfall Boxes: These boxes highlight common errorssothat they can be avoided.

Quizzes are provided for self-testing, with answers at thebackof the book.

Emphasis is also placed on proper debugging techniqueswhichteach how to approach debugging programs including the use oftheintegrated debugger