LabVIEW vs. Easy C

[EricVanWyk]

Unfortunately, EasyC isn't an option this year. C++ (with the WPI LIB) is the closest available option.

For me, LabVIEW had a very sudden learning curve. I won't say steep, just sudden. When it clicked, everything became blindingly obvious and intuitive. Before the click, I thought it was a pile of hooey.

I'd suggest trying LabVIEW a little longer - the click might be just around the corner. If it isn't, perhaps C/C++ would be better for you. The WPI folks did a really nice job with their libraries, so C/C++ is also a rather friendly path.

What helped my click is "Everything in an area executes exactly once, and only once it has all of its inputs" and "Execution flow is based on data flow".

Also, enable context help and keep it on. Learn what the different color wires mean. I like to think of a loop/structure as a subVI, because the execution rules are similar (the same?). I'm not a LabVIEW expert, so I should probably shut up before I misinform you.

Good luck, and have fun with it. It is a cool language "post-click".