what does the following program do? for k=1:31 disp(datestr(now,k)) end

Question

what does the following program do?

 

for k=1:31

    disp(datestr(now,k))

end

Answer 1

Whenever you see a MATLAB function that you do not know, it is best to check its documentaion and help. In MATLAB Command Window, type:

>> doc datestr

You will see a bunch of syntax:

Syntax

DateString = datestr(t)

DateString = datestr(DateVector)

DateString = datestr(DateNumber)

DateString = datestr(___,formatOut)

DateString = datestr(DateStringIn)

DateString = datestr(DateStringIn,formatOut,PivotYear)

DateString = datestr(___,'local')

Your prgoram has two inputs, so it is probably the 4th one we are interested in. Click on that link. We need to figure out what "formatOut" input is. Click on "formatOut".There are two tables that show the values of formatOut and its effect.

Do the same for "now". You will solve the mystery :-)