Ask HN: Matlab OR Mathematica?

2 points by jharohit ↗ HN
I am looking to get started and learn a numerical computing environment. Any suggestions which one to start with?

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Without any additional context about what industry/scope... use Excel.

All joking aside, pick either one and go with it. Since you are learning there are core concepts/skills that you need to acquire and both tools can help you grow.

As an electrical engineer I learned Matlab first, but later i needed to work with Mathematica down the road.

My advice, start with the one that costs the least.