This book is a practical guide for engineering and science students transitioning from MATLAB to Python programming. It introduces Python through direct comparisons with MATLAB, covering numerical computing, data analysis, visualization, signal processing, and MATLAB–Python integration. With worked examples and engineering applications, it provides essential tools for scientific computing and modern engineering workflows.
Chapter 1: Why Python? Philosophy & Setup
Chapter 2: Variables, Types & Operators
Chapter 3: Vectors & Matrices -> NumPy Arrays
Chapter 4: Control Flow, Loops & Functions
Chapter 5: Plotting with Matplotlib
Chapter 6: Data Handling with Pandas
Chapter 7: Linear Algebra & Numerical Methods with NumPy/SciPy
Chapter 8: Signal Processing with SciPy
Chapter 9: Object-Oriented Python
Chapter 10: Python from MATLAB — Real Engineering Programs