How to run/execute code written in MuPAD editor in the MuPAD notebook?

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I'm trying to write a simple recursive function using symbolic variables in MuPAD editor. But how do I debug/check for errors & run the code in the MuPAD notebook? Or, how do I run the code in the Matlab command window?

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Prateekshya
Prateekshya on 17 Oct 2024
Hello Sahana,
Since MuPAD is deprecated, consider transitioning to MATLAB live scripts, which support symbolic computations using the Symbolic Math Toolbox. This approach offers a more integrated environment for both numerical and symbolic computations.
Here is a simple MATLAB recursive function using the Symbolic Math Toolbox:
syms n
% Define a recursive function for factorial
factorial = symfun(sym(1), n);
factorial(n) = piecewise(n == 0, 1, n > 0, n * factorial(n - 1));
% Evaluate the function
result = factorial(5);
disp(result);
This code uses symbolic functions and piecewise definitions to create recursive behavior in MATLAB, leveraging the Symbolic Math Toolbox. This approach is more future-proof and compatible with recent MATLAB versions.
I hope this helps!

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