Mathematica Which Math Program is Best for Differential Equations & Vector Analysis?

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For a high school student interested in a project involving differential equations and vector analysis, several software options are recommended, including MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, and Mathcad. Each program has its strengths in creating 3D graphs and handling complex mathematical computations. Users suggest that while some familiarity with programming can be beneficial, it is not strictly necessary for using these programs. MATLAB and Mathematica are noted for their user-friendly interfaces, which may ease the learning curve for beginners. It is advised to explore the documentation and tutorials provided by these programs to get started effectively. No specific programming language prerequisites like C++ or Java are required to begin using these tools, making them accessible for first-time users.
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Hi, I am new to this forum, so forgive me if this is a really obvious question.

I am a high school student interested in doing a project involving differential equations, and vector analysis (basically calc 1 - III, linear algebra, and a bit of differential equations). I will use this program to create a lot of 3D graphs.

So I was wondering what program would you recommend for me to do this project: MatLab, Maple, Mathematica, or Mathcad? Or any other programs that aren't listed.

Since this will be my first math program, will I need to learn anything before using these programs such as C++, or java (because i googled mathematica screenshots, and it looks a lot like java)?

And if so, can you please me specific and list me the prerequisites for the said program?

Thank you in advance.
 
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