Practice Script side-effects - 4.2.2 | 4. Introduction to programming in MATLAB | IT Workshop (Sci Lab/MATLAB)
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Question 1

Easy

What is a script file in MATLAB?

💡 Hint: Remember what file extension MATLAB uses for these files.

Question 2

Easy

Why can script files be problematic?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two variables share the same name.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a potential risk of using script files?

  • They cannot accept input
  • They can overwrite existing variables
  • They always return outputs

💡 Hint: Consider how scripts interact with the workspace.

Question 2

True or False: Function M-files allow you to manage variables better than script files.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the isolation features of functions in MATLAB.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a MATLAB script that contains variables with conflicting names and observe the output when executed.

💡 Hint: Use different variable names to understand the impact of overwriting.

Question 2

Develop a function that performs a calculation and compare it with a script performing the same operation. Highlight any differences in workspace behaviors.

💡 Hint: Pay attention to how variables are declared and where they're stored.

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