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Re: Pros and cons of using Labview?

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
* Building code takes a lot longer in LabVIEW than in C++ or Java.
Sadly, the C++ toolchain might have caught up with LabView in this department in 2015, particularly on full builds.

IMO the most important factor in selecting a language is finding a mentor who is an experienced programmer, who either knows or is willing to learn the language to help you.

There's nothing about any of the three supported languages that makes a better / worse program.
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