: If the first argument is not an axes handle (e.g., it's just your data
: It reduces "boilerplate" code. Instead of writing complex if-else blocks to figure out what the user passed, one line of axescheck handles the heavy lifting. Anatomy of a Function Using axescheck axescheck
If you are writing a custom plotting utility, using axescheck ensures your function feels like a native part of the MATLAB ecosystem. : If the first argument is not an axes handle (e
: Users expect to be able to pass an axes handle as the first argument. : Users expect to be able to pass
axescheck is a perfect example of MATLAB’s "hidden" infrastructure—the code that makes the software feel intuitive and consistent. While you might not use it to solve a math problem, using it in your toolbox development marks the transition from a script writer to a software toolbuilder.
: Manually checking isa(varargin{1}, 'matlab.graphics.axis.Axes') is tedious and error-prone, especially when dealing with empty inputs or different types of containers.