MATLABis a high-level technical computing language and interactiveenvironment for algorithm development, data visualization, dataanalysis, and numeric computation. Using the MATLAB product, you cansolve technical computing problems faster than with traditionalprogramming languages, such as C, C++, and Fortran. You can use MATLABin a wide range of applications, including signal and image processing,communications, control design, test and measurement, financial modelingand analysis, and computational biology. Add-on toolboxes (collectionsof special-purpose MATLAB functions, available separately) extend theMATLAB environment to solve particular classes of problems in theseapplication areas.
MATLAB provides a number of features fordocumenting and sharing your work. You can integrate your MATLAB codewith other languages and applications, and distribute your MATLABalgorithms and applications.

Key Features
High-level language for technical computing
Development environment for managing code, files, and data
Interactive tools for iterative exploration, design, and problem solving
Mathematical functions for linear algebra, statistics, Fourier analysis, filtering, optimization, and numerical integration
2-D and 3-D graphics functions for visualizing data
Tools for building custom graphical user interfaces
Functionsfor integrating MATLAB based algorithms with external applications andlanguages, such as C, C++, Fortran, Java, COM, and Microsoft Excel