MATLAB Altering Matlab Code for a Logistic Map Cobweb Plot

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The discussion centers around modifying existing Matlab code to implement a specific equation for a logistic map, represented as N_{t+1} = (1+r)N_t/(1+rN_t). The original code generates a cobweb plot for a logistic map using a parameter 'a' and an initial condition 'x0', iterating over a defined number of iterations. Key points include the need to adjust the code to accommodate the new equation while maintaining the plotting functionality. Users are also informed about alternatives for running Matlab code, such as MATLAB Online and Freemat, with notes on licensing and performance differences. MATLAB Online requires a valid license, while the Freemat option is free but may differ in execution from Matlab.
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I found some Matlab code that works. However, I am not sure how to alter it for my needs.

How can I make the code work for this:##N_{t+1} = \frac{(1+r)N_t}{1+rN_t}##What needs to be changed?
Matlab:
%%% MAKES A COBWEB PLOT FOR A LOGISTIC MAP

% compute trajectory
a=3.0;          % parameter
x0=0.2;         % Initial condition 
N=40;           % Number of iterations
x(1) = x0;    
for ic=1:N
 x(ic+1) = a*x(ic)*(1-x(ic)); 
end

% plot the map function and the line y=x
clf;
t = 0:0.01:1;
plot(t,a*(t.*(1-t))); hold on;
 axis('square'); axis([0 1 0 1]);
 set(gca,'XTick',(0:0.1:1),'YTick',(0:0.1:1))
 grid on;

 fplot('1*y',[0 1],'r');

%%%%%% STEP 3: PLOT COBWEB
 line([x(1) x(1)],[0 x(2)],'Color','g') 
  plot(x(1), x(1),'ko');
 for ic=1:N-1
  line([x(ic) x(ic+1)],[x(ic+1) x(ic+1)],'Color','g')  
  line([x(ic+1) x(ic+1)],[x(ic+1) x(ic+2)],'Color','g')
  plot(x(ic+1), x(ic+1),'ko');
 end
 line([x(N) x(N+1)],[x(N+1) x(N+1)],'Color','g')
 
  %%%%%% STEP 4: SIGN THE PLOT
 at=text(0.1,0.82,['a=',num2str(a)]); set(at,'FontSize',12);
 
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jedishrfu said:
One might be able to run this on the MATLAB Online service
MATLAB online is not free. You have to have a valid license to be able to use that. For instance, my student license entitles me to download MATLAB for offline use forever even if I do not renew (I won't get the updated version, only the one that was latest when the license expired). MATLAB Android app is, however, free to use, but the speed depends on your internet connectivity as the interpreter is on the server.
 

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