| Introduction | How to Use the Programming Tips |
| Command and Function Syntax | Syntax, command shortcuts, command recall, etc. |
| Help | Getting help on MATLAB® functions and your own |
| Development Environment | Useful features in the development environment |
| M-File Functions | M-file structure, getting information about a function |
| Function Arguments | Various ways to pass arguments, useful functions |
| Program Development | Suggestions for creating and modifying program code |
| Debugging | Using the debugging environment and commands |
| Variables | Variable names, global and persistent variables |
| Strings | String concatenation, string conversion, etc. |
| Evaluating Expressions | Use of eval, short-circuiting logical expressions,
etc. |
| MATLAB® Path | Precedence rules, making file changes visible to MATLAB®,
etc. |
| Program Control | Using program control statements like if, switch,
try |
| Save and Load | Saving MATLAB® data to a file, loading it back
in |
| Files and Filenames | Naming M-files, passing filenames, etc. |
| Input/Output | Reading and writing various types of files |
| Starting MATLAB® | Getting MATLAB® to start up faster |
| Operating System Compatibility | Interacting with the operating system |
| Demos | Learning about the demos supplied with MATLAB® |
| For More Information | Other valuable resources for information |
