Learn MATLAB with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Installation Setup
Download MATLAB installer from MathWorks website
Run installer and activate license
Add MATLAB to system PATH if needed
Launch MATLAB desktop or command-line interface
Verify installation using `ver` command
Environment Setup
Install MATLAB from MathWorks
Activate license
Set MATLAB path and preferences
Verify installation using `ver`
Run sample scripts to confirm setup
Config Files
startup.m - initialization script
*.m - function or script files
Simulink model files (.slx)
Data files (.mat, .csv, .txt)
Preferences and path configuration files
Cli Commands
matlab - launch MATLAB from terminal
ver - check installed toolboxes
addpath('folder') - add folder to path
save('file.mat') - save workspace
load('file.mat') - load workspace
Internationalization
Unicode support
Multi-language documentation
Compatible with international numeric formats
Localization support in GUI applications
Works with global datasets
Accessibility
Cross-platform support
Interactive IDE for desktop
Web-based MATLAB Online
Extensive tutorials and documentation
Community support and user forums
Ui Styling
GUI development via App Designer
Plot customization with extensive options
Simulink model visualization
Command Window output formatting
Integration with Java and web interfaces
State Management
Workspace variables stored in memory
Scripts and functions modify state explicitly
Clear or save workspace as needed
Simulink models manage state via blocks
Global variables can be used with caution
Data Management
Matrices, arrays, and tables
Cell arrays for heterogeneous data
Structures for grouped data
MAT-files for storage
Toolbox-specific data types (timetable, categorical, etc.)