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Code academy is pretty good, in my experience.

After getting a handle on the basic syntax, I'd decide on some small project to accomplish. My first time using Matlab, I decided to create a simple saliency map function that takes in an input image and outputs a saliency map based on the principles of lateral inhibition. Was a bitch and a really shitty algorithm, but it was fun and really got me to explore the language.

Pretty much, I think the biggest reason people stop halfway through these online tutorial things is that there ends up being a lack of motivation. There are only so many arbitrary lists you can loop through without wanting to shoot yourself in the head. So coming up with a project that you're interested in with a clear goal in mind helps keel you going.
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