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# Page 39 - Reviews of MATLAB

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CC

Cloency C.  
Self-Employed  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love using it for Engineering Work"

April 7, 2021

5.0

Pros

MATLAB is super great as it is so intuitive to use. Literally used it in so many of my courses like Orbital Mechanics and Compressible flow. Learn how to use it well, and you can most definitely ace your homework if you use it to double check on your calculations.

Cons

Computation can be quite slow sometimes in largely complex operations. I know some programmers who are critical of Matlab. Engineers love it.

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BN

Binal N.  
Rtl design engineer  
Semiconductors  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use and learn"

February 5, 2020

5.0

Pros

Matlab is easy and fast to learn as a new tool. It is fast. It can be used to compute complex mathematical functions. I have used it for image processing for some projects as well.

Cons

MATLAB's runtime performance degrades when compared to other languages.

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Bora D.  
Sales Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Really good tool especially for engineering calculations!"

June 19, 2019

4.0

Pros

It is one of the most used software for engineering calculations. It is really really strong and limitless. If you can think and capable to code that tool can be useful.

Cons

As tool is limitless you have unblocked that makes tool not really user friendly.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Research Assistant  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amazing software"

September 13, 2018

4.0

I used it to solve logistics and supply chain problems. It was easy to use for my coursework.

Pros

It has decent libraries for logistics problems and neural networks.

Cons

Its support and libraries are not as good as python. It is a really expensive software where as python is free.

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Adam A.  
Instruktor kizomby  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Tool for scientists"

January 9, 2019

5.0

Pros

Great tool for every scientific calculation. It also has its own programming language, m-script, that will help you in an easy way create charts, inputs, calculate functions on different sets of data. If you are a scientist or an engineer and doing a lot of calculations, this is a must-have tool for you.

Cons

It is quite big software that needs good calculation power. It runs very slowly on weak computers.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Project Expert  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Almost a classical app for engineering calculations"

June 17, 2021

4.0

MATLAB is staple app since my college days. As a bioengineer I am pretty happy about it.

Pros

MATLAB is mostly used for engineering calculations and there's a reason for that, accurate calculations is important about these subjects and MATLAB gives tons of options.

Cons

Sometimes it is not easy to use, and different from C or C++ about coding. You need to know what to code or calculate or not.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Defense & Space  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quick math"

January 17, 2019

5.0

Pros

Can very easily plot out advanced models using the matlab scripting language. Can do anything from complex AC circuit calculations to distribution models.

Cons

It can be a bit tough to figure out at the beginning.

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HT

Hira T.  
Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Matrix tool"

June 15, 2019

4.0

I used this tool for coding and creating graphs in digital signal processing. I also used to make Filters for my images to do Image processing on images and i like its easy display of images and graphs with effective way of editing!

Pros

This software is very efficient for the developers to program and create graphs especially in the field of mathematics, digital signal processing and digital image processing. It also helped in making projects in artificial intelligence. It provides the user friendly interface so that beginners can also learn this amazing software tool!

Cons

It slows down sometimes. It is heavy and takes GBs of space in PC or Laptop.

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PW

Parker W.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software for many different things"

October 13, 2022

4.0

The software gives me another tool when presenting data to my students.

Pros

I like the ease of use and how it does a great job of giving a visualization of the data collected.

Cons

It can be difficult to learn how to use the software. But once you do, you will love it.

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Cesar J.  
Ingenierio de Sistemas  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MATLAB is one of the best software for engineering applications"

January 22, 2019

5.0

I have used MATLAB to solve mathematical problems, from simple matrices to differential equations, and going through using one of its powerful tools, SIMULINK, which fascinates me to simulate industrial processes and applying the control techniques necessary to obtain the desired output of this In this way, the theoretical calculations calculated previously, in the fields of engineering that need to be studied processes or systems, is fabulous because it allows to predict and make the necessary adjustments before applying it in the plant.

Pros

MATLAB I liked after a long time of practice since it is a software that has many tools, from solving complex mathematical problems, such as matrices, to simulate industrial processes and predict behaviors of some processes, thus taking details and having the possibility to do all the necessary tests to adjust according to what is required. I use it a lot in my university in an area that fascinates me, the area of controls and instrumentation, and the results I got were very good, the tool allowed me a range of possibilities to perform my assignments, always obtaining the best results, plus I love that every day you can discover new applications of the tool, which for curious and self-taught manager is fabulous

Cons

MATLAB can present certain difficulties at the beginning of starting to use it, since it is a quite extensive software in terms of tool, besides that it uses programming, the reality the practice is what would allow you to go grabbing the thread

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VT

Vaidyanathan T.  
Sr Software Engineer  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MATLAB - Great model based development tool"

August 20, 2019

5.0

Pros

This software is user friendly. Very useful Model based development tool. Easy to work on logic gates Linking to iBM DOORS is easy Has a code generator tool

Cons

navigation can be improved for larger models auto connect functionality freezes sometimes

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KK

Kameel K.  
Research associate  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very good tool, but..."

October 15, 2023

5.0

Pros

It's nice for engineering stuffs. Developed by engineers which have written extra explanation documents

Cons

The price. Very nice toolboxes, but some are so expensive to have

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BD

Brett D.  
Software Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Matlab is a powerful software tool that makes it easy to analyze data."

July 16, 2018

4.0

Makes it very easy to prototype algorithms and analyze/visualize data.

Pros

Easy to use and pickup. Easy to send programs to other teammates without having to worry about compiler, etc... Lots of great tools and packages that take a lot of legwork out of designing systems.

Cons

Matlab can obfuscate the programming process. No data types means that you don't have as much control over memory. Useful for prototyping, but no so much for production as it is too slow.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
student  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "how valuable it is to students "

October 31, 2019

5.0

I've been using Matlab for a year now for my university studies. it is a very powerful language to do complex mathematical calculations. we use it very often to solve many engineering mathematic questions. Not only calculations but also it can be used to plot graphs, simulate electrical signals, etc. Matlab provides a comprehensive environment to analyze images and build algorithms as well. but since it is a heavy app it is a little hard to run the software on your laptop if the minimum system requirements are not met.

Pros

it can do many mathematical calculations using matrices.

Cons

it's not very user-friendly. it can be improved I guess

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Roddys G.  
9th semester in Geophysical Engineering, proactive. Autodidact. Professional Dancer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Matlab is the future"

June 8, 2019

5.0

it's very useful if you study geophysics because can made graphics and works with signals.

Pros

Matlab is a useful tool for the sciences you can use for telecommunications, chemistry and signals. You can make your own programs and graphics. This program has a help that is great for people who do not know all the commands

Cons

it's not easy to use and you have to know how works this program.

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Mit S.  
Engineer  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best and the easiest software to use "

January 25, 2021

5.0

I am using MATLAB to do some structural analysis and using it to find the frequencies of the available data using a Fourier transform. Overall I feel it is the best and the easiest software to use since the learning curve is very steep and we get good documentation of everything in MATLAB. Also since the matlab stores variables as matrices, it becomes easy to do matrix operations in MATLAB. I really suggest using this if you the appropriate resources with you as using MATLAB will ensure fast deployment

Pros

For me I used my MATLAB for most of my undergraduate projects. These projects were related to Finite Element Method. Personally, MATLAB is really very easy tool to use because of its near perfect documentation. You can find a module which is already written for things that we plan to do. Since MATLAB defines the variables as matrix, it is very easy to do the matrix operation and therefore it is easier in machine learning applications What has not worked well: I tried some machine learning problems. While it is easier to code the machine learning algorithms, it becomes difficult to pre process data. MATLAB is very expensive as compared to some similar open source software.

Cons

I tried using this in industry but due to the high cost, the licenses are very limited and people prefer using Octave more as it is free

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AR

Andrea R.  
Engineer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for all levels"

April 28, 2022

4.0

Overall I am very happy with Matlab. I started using it without any knowledge of coding. It's great for complex calculations.

Pros

This is great for all levels of knowledge. You can do everything from simple to complex calculations. I also love graphing to visualize the data.

Cons

It can sometimes be frustrating to find errors in the code. It also sometimes crashes if there is an infinite loop.

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Betzabe S.  
Co Founder  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Matlab is an extraordinary software its power of processing and the versatility is incredible "

June 21, 2018

5.0

I get the opportunity to verify, to simulate and design solutions and the beauty of Matlab is to use mathematics, I mean, TRULY use Mathematics and see the results.

Pros

\-Very useful for engineers in general -Friendly with the user -Processing power -Versatility -Trustworthy

Cons

You have to be a professional to take advantage of all what this software may offer. And also needs a computer with a high performance to work efficiently.

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RB

Robert B.  
Applications Developer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A wonderful learning resource for Linear Algebra "

April 20, 2021

5.0

Overall I was happy to use MATLAB and the way I was required to submit proofs in my class using MATLAB. I am not aware of another program that offers the same capabilities. Chances are, if you're taking a class you're going to be using MATLAB. It would probably be beneficial for you to get familiar with the software and M script.

Pros

I loved this product and the ease of use. It was free to me through a class I took on linear algebra. Was simple to learn the M Script language that you use to write things. Overall was very impressed with the free tool. Made the class I was taking a breeze.

Cons

There was a little bit of a learning curve. Coming from a programming background I was able to pick up on the language MATLAB uses pretty quickly. I could imagine it being harder for someone who didnt have experience with how programming/scripting languages work.

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Dulaj A.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Sophisticated mathematical programming tool."

April 28, 2019

4.0

I have used MATLAB for engineering mathematics and image processing work. It comes with many functionalities and equations out of the box.

Pros

A beginner doesn't need a good understanding about the tool to start with. We can learn the tool by using it itself.

Cons

MATLAB is very resources containing software. It cannot even open with a machine with a lower RAM. It's better if developers can optimize it to consume a lower memory.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Mechanical Engineer Intern  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A Programmable Calculator"

January 26, 2019

4.0

The experience has been average.

Pros

Matlab does everything you want to and can do. The IDE is good, you dont have to deal with hardware level stuff, it runs parallel on its own. Gets everything from learning to research done well.

Cons

Code that worked on other versions might not work on new ones. You just have to find your own fix. Same with library functions.

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DD

Diplali D.  
Electrical engineer  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "On MATLAB "

May 13, 2023

5.0

Since college time I used it .

Pros

Easy To Use in case of simulation.Any project can simulate.

Cons

No I think MATLAB is Excellent platform .

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Mariah S.  
IHD  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software "

September 11, 2022

4.0

Pros

I like it’s extremely user friendly for all types of people

Cons

It can get a little Glitchy at times. It could be more smooth.

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DŠ

Dominik Š.  
student  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "simulation of everything with great visual results"

April 2, 2019

5.0

indispensable tool for student of multimedia equipment (for example), or many other industry branches where engineers need to be creative and quickly simulate everything before time-consuming implementations

Pros

Most powerful tool to simulate any signal and test systems and algorithms for processing these signals. User can use real recorded signals or simulate also signals by modelling them. Exhausting toolboxes of many functions that do work automatically, decreasing lot of time to code algorithms or simulations.

Cons

User must learn MATLAB language (but very simple and effective syntax) with large number of functions (very specific).

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Andrei C.  
iOS Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A must have for data scientists!"

October 31, 2019

5.0

I used MATLAB a lot for quick prototyping of image processing algorithms. It is nice to be able to test your ideas this fast and easy.

Pros

There’s no words to describe how much you can do with MATLAB... Deep learning, computer vision, image processing, data analysis... It offers tools for everyone. A big plus is that you can export your code to C++ so it’s quite portable.

Cons

Honestly, I wasn’t able to find any cons during the time I worked with MATLAB... Maybe the fact that the exported code was a bit hard to compile and run in the beginning, but it worked just fine in the end.

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