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Originally Posted by ThomasP
What's wrong with Java?
CollegeBoard uses Java for the AP Computer Science exam and schools with a FIRST team are likely to have an AP Computer Science class... there aren't many extreme syntax differences between C and Java but using a language that the average HS computer science student is familiar with would probably spark more interest.
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Java doesnt run on PICs by default. Plus Microchip is a sponsor of FIRST. I think that they hope with there donation of Mplab that they assume some people will grow to use and like it and then use PICs and there C compiler for personal and buisness projects..