MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. Its wide range of commands, functions, and language constructs permit users to solve and analyze difficult computational problems from science and engineering without programming in a general purpose language. Typical uses include:

1.　　Math and computation

2.　　Algorithm development

3.　　Modeling, simulation and prototyping

4.　　Data analysis, exploration and visualization

5.　　Scientific and engineering graphics

6.　　Application development, including graphical user interface building