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This lecture covers the basics of variables in MATLAB and Octave, including initialization and naming conventions. It explains how to assign values to variables, the importance of variable names starting with a letter, and the restrictions on variable naming. The instructor demonstrates the automatic allocation of variable type and size, the use of separators, and the avoidance of reserved words. Additionally, the lecture discusses formatting screen output, such as changing the display format without altering the variables themselves.