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image for course Organize Your Functions

Organize Your Functions

Explore the various types of functions in MATLAB and how to efficiently structure your code using MATLAB projects for enhanced organization and maintainability.

Course modules

Introduction

Familiarize yourself with the course.

Lessons:
  • Course Overview
  • Learning Outcomes and Prerequisites

Write Local Functions

Embed functions in live scripts.

Lessons:
  • What Are Local Functions?
  • Write Local Functions

Anonymous Functions

Create convenient functions in just a single line of code.

Lessons:
  • What are Anonymous Functions?
  • Create and Use Function Handles
  • Write an Anonymous Function

Improve Memory Usage in Functions

Use common techniques for improving function performance.

Lessons:
  • Copy on Write
  • In-Place Optimization
  • Nested Functions

Choose Which Function Type to Use

Explore the various function types and their benefits.

Lessons:
  • Compare Different Types of Functions

Restrict Access Using Private Functions

Use private folders to restrict access to functions.

Lessons:
  • What Are Private Functions?
  • Make Functions Private

Organize Your Projects

Use folder reports, MATLAB Projects, and version control to organize and manage your projects.

Lessons:
  • Organize Your Code with MATLAB Projects
  • Use the Code Analyzer and Dependency Analyzer
  • What are MATLAB Projects?
  • Manage a Code Base with Source Control

Conclusion

Learn next steps and provide feedback on the course.

Lessons:
  • Summary
  • Additional Resources
  • Survey

Format:Self-paced

Language:English

Language

  • Hands-on exercises with automated feedback
  • Access to MATLAB through your web browser
  • Shareable progress report and course certificate

The How and Why of Writing Functions

Increase the flexibility of your code by writing custom functions.

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