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Re: C++ vs. Java (speed considerations only)

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Originally Posted by Todd View Post
I don't think the argument is that Java or Labview has less overhead than C++, rather that in (nearly all) applications that are relevant at all to FIRST, the overhead is simply irrelevant.
I agree. The overhead creates milliseconds of delay; it's insignificant compared to the sensor delay. But I was answering in terms of pure Java vs C++. I don't want people to think what's relevant to robotics is always relevant to general programming.
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