A little confusion about the LaunhPad

[The_Waffleing]

So my team has decided to use the LaunchPad that came with the KOP and I know that it can be programmed using C++ and that it can't be programmed in Labiew. The only form of confusion that I have is this, how would one go about programming this micro controller? Would one go about programming all the functions that one is wanting to do with the micro-controller (i.e having a button that when pressed grabs a tote that is in the robot and lifts it up a specified distance) or can one program the functions needed in labview and port all the information over onto the micro-controller? Any info on this would be much appreciated.