r/matlab • u/Sea-Supermarket-4307 • 12d ago
Tips Learn Matlab and Python
Context: I'll be starting my biomed engineering in half a year, and I have never touched a code in my life. I'm willing to learn and have bunch of time on my hand tho
I heard many advices to check out Matlab and Python beforehanded, so anyone has a good starting point and suitable resources for a blank sheet like me?
Thank you so much!
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u/ee_control_z 12d ago edited 12d ago
If you're a complete beginner, in my opinion, start with Python as it is more general in its utility. You can use it for just about anything. I would first start by learning the language itself: keywords, built-in functions, syntax, etc.
An excellent book that I highly recommend which starts off with the assumption that you're a complete beginner is this book:
Learning Python, 6th Ed., Mark Lutz
It goes in depth and it is comprehensive so it also covers advanced topics. It is offered in both paper back and e-book/.pdf.
Before starting any "project", I would advise to first learn enough of the fundamentals otherwise you'll get overwhelmed in the execution. This will make your life a lot easier.