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Re: What Language To Use?

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Originally Posted by WizenedEE View Post
I want to know why people keep saying that python is sketchy and shouldn't be a first choice of language. It's not as if the motors will suddenly stop working, is it (assuming it's properly programmed and tested)?
Because it's not officially supported (so WPI/FIRST/NI can't help you) and very few teams use it (compared to LV, C++, and Java), so you have less community help.
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