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Yes... It's a hard call of course. I am a long term matlab user, and switched to python relatively recently. I do see the attraction of persuading people that you can get something very similar to matlab easily. The downside about making numpy / python like matlab is that you soon realize that you really have to think about your problems differently, and write code in a different way. I know that's obvious, but the variables as pointers, mutable / immutable types, zero based indexing, arrays vs matrices are all (fruitful) stumbling blocks. Then there is the very large change of thinking in an OO way, pulling in other large packages for doing other tasks, writing well-structured code with tests - all the features that python gives you for an industrial strength code base. And, the more pylab looks like matlab, the more surprised and confused people will be when they switch. So, I would argue that getting as close to matlab as possible should not be the unqualified goal here - it is a real change, with real pain, but great benefits. Best, Matthew ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
