Thanks for the input Francois: On 21 April 2013 23:20, François Chaplais < [email protected]> wrote:
> > IMHO, a good syntax would features some syntax shortcuts of Matlab, which > are very handy. > For instance [1:n] is a vector of integers from one to one. > I'll have to look into MatLab more seriously (I've never used the software myself). At this stage I'd be particularly interested in understanding the range of applications - the sort of areas that a lot of scientists need programming for. > We can discuss off list if you are interested. > BTW, I am due to publish a Matlab primer on the web for my students better > sooner than later. > It's fascinating to see that even in science, programming is simply not taught. I studied medicine / practised and biochemistry for 10 years - and understandably we were not taught programming (except for a voluntary course in secondary school). What does amaze me is nothing has changed. I've been having a lot of discussions with biochemists, and molecular modellers - no training or courses in most cases (minimal in others). You can get courses in PhotoShop. I wander where the greatest opportunity to democratise programming in science lies... _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list [email protected] Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
