Java vs Labview

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My team is thinking about switching our robot code from Labview to Java. For the past two seasons, we have used Labview, and we have found it very appealing because of its ease of use. So far, we have used the navX gyro, encoders, limit switches, and PID control for our shooter and drivetrain. Another reason we have enjoyed using Labview over past seasons is that is very easy to learn and allows programmers to quickly modify and make changes to code. Over the summer, we want to experiment with vision processing and motion profiling. I should also mention that we have a small programming team, only 2-3 members.

What are the major advantages of using Java over Labview?
Does it take longer to program the same robot in Java than it would take within Labview?