Specialized Matlab plots
The new MathWorks Plot Gallery provides access to some plotting examples on the File Exchange. Numerous others are available, extending the customizability of Matlab graphics.
Low risk of breaking in future versions
Spy Easter egg take 2
The default spy Easter-egg image in the spy function has recently changed.
Expanding urlread capabilities
The built-in urlread functions has severe limitations. This article explains how to solve them.
Java stack traces in Matlab
Matlab does not normally provide information about the Java calls on the stack trace. A simple trick can show us this information.
Using Java Collections in Matlab
Java includes a wide selection of data structures that can easily be used in Matlab programs - this article explains how.
Using spinners in Matlab GUI
Spinner controls can easily be added to Matlab GUI. This article explains how.
Matlab-Java memory leaks, performance
Internal fields of Java objects may leak memory - this article explains how to avoid this without sacrificing performance.
Recovering previous editor state
Recovering the previous state of the Matlab editor and its loaded documents is possible using a built-in backup config file.
Command Window text manipulation
Special control characters can be used to format text output in Matlab's Command Window.
Converting Java vectors to Matlab arrays
Converting Java vectors to Matlab arrays is pretty simple - this article explains how.