What's New in Release R2008a
Release 2008a includes new features in MATLAB and Simulink, two new products, and updates and bug fixes to 82 other products.

R2008a features improved object-oriented programming capabilities in MATLAB that enable users to develop complex technical computing applications faster than with other languages, such as C++, C#, and Java™. Other improvements include extensions to Embedded MATLAB™ code generation, new capabilities for parallel computing, new verification and validation capabilities, and automatic code generation of AUTOSAR-compliant code.

Beginning with R2008a, the MATLAB and Simulink product families require activation. R2008a also introduces the License Center, an online tool that addresses common license administration needs.

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