12.5.1 - File-Based Communication
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What file format does MATLAB primarily use for data exchange?
💡 Hint: Think of MATLAB's native format for saving workspace variables.
Name two functions in Python that handle .mat files.
💡 Hint: These functions are part of SciPy.
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What is the primary file format used by MATLAB to share data?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific name of the MATLAB data file.
True or False: SciLab cannot share data through .csv files.
💡 Hint: Think about standard file formats acceptable across platforms.
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Write a Python function that takes a NumPy array and saves it as a .mat file, then reads it back and returns the data.
💡 Hint: Focus on writing a complete function with input and output.
Analyze the potential issues when exchanging data with file formats across both MATLAB and SciLab. How can these be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Consider common data types and memory allocation differences.
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