What is Matlab

MTLAB is a numerical computing environment and programming language(initially written in C). MATLAB allows easy matrix manipulation,plotting of functions and data implementation of alogrithm,creation of user interface and interfacing with programmes in other languages

MATLAB is a software package that lets you do mathematics and compu-
tation, analyse data, develop algorithms, do simulation and modelling,
and produce graphical displays and graphical user interfaces.
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. Typical uses include
•Math and computation
•Algorithm development
•Data acquisition
•Modeling, simulation, and prototyping
•Data analysis, exploration, and visualization
•Scientific and engineering graphics
•Application development, including graphical user interface building
MATLAB is an interactive system whose basic data element is an array that
does not require dimensioning. This allows you to solve many technical
computing problems, especially those with matrix and vector formulations, in
a fraction of the time it would take to write a program in a scalar noninteractive
language such as C or Fortran.
The name MATLAB stands for matrix laboratory. MATLAB was originally
written to provide easy access to matrix software developed by the LINPACK
and EISPACK projects. Today, MATLAB engines incorporate the LAPACK
and BLAS libraries, embedding the state of the art in software for matrix
computation.
MATLAB has evolved over a period of years with input from many users. In
university environments, it is the standard instructional tool for introductory
and advanced courses in mathematics, engineering, and science. In industry,
MATLAB is the tool of choice for high-productivity research, development, and
analysis.