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FrostScYthe
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What does this statement mean in matlab?
for i = n:-1:j
for i = n:-1:j
Understanding Matlab's "for" Loop: i = n to j
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The discussion clarifies the functionality of the "for" loop in MATLAB, specifically the syntax "for i = n:-1:j". This loop initializes the variable "i" at the value of "n" and decrements it by 1 in each iteration until it reaches the value of "j". The loop body executes for each value of "i" during this process. For further details, users can refer to the official MATLAB documentation on for loops.
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abhishek
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It's the header of a for loop. i takes on the value of n initially; the loop body (which you haven't shown) is executed; i changes by -1; and the loop repeats until i and j are equal.
Refer to: http://www.mathworks.com/access/helpdesk_r13/help/toolbox/rptgen/forloop.html
Refer to: http://www.mathworks.com/access/helpdesk_r13/help/toolbox/rptgen/forloop.html
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