Simple Tankdrive with 4 CIMs

[touchdownjesus4]

Hello all,

I'm part of a newbie team this year and after some research and long hours of watching videos I have a basic idea of the concepts of java programming, but I'm not quite sure how to actually write code that will be able to drive the robot.

My first task is to find out how to write the code using tank drive with 4 CIM motors. Our team is planning on using the two included joysticks for left and right motor control.

It seems like setting up the tank drive system is relatively easy (to experienced programmers) but I don't even know where to start. Can any of you offer any guidance as to how write the code for a tank drive system?

I have downloaded Netbeans and the FRC plugins so I think I am ready to start writing code. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!