Matlab is a programming language purpose-built for numerical computing. Data crunching, numbers, matrices, vectors, signal processing. These are topics of Matlab's domain. If these are what you work with, then Matlab may be for you.
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Pro Great for engineers
This is the main language/software used by engineers. It has a lot of built in functions that are applicable.
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Con Not suited for general purpose programming
Matlab is created with the intention of programming for numerical computing. While this would be a great language to learn first for people in engineering, science, and math who want a language to suit their careers, people with other or more diverse aspirations may best look elsewhere.
Con Not free
Nearly every programming language is free. Matlab licenses cost hundreds of dollars, so unless you work for a company or institution that can cover the upfront cost, you can't even use Matlab without paying a lot out of pocket.
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