A Better Way To Set Up LVCompare and LVMerge
Here is a much simpler way to set up LVCompare and LVMerge. No separate executable to install, just a simple bash script.
The Freedom of Refactoring
There are many different design philosophies, but they all must respond to change. Refactoring allows us to not get it right the first time.
Choosing a Language
Joel Spolsky wrote an article a while ago on choosing a language. It caused me to ask myself: “Why choose LabVIEW?”
Quick VI Analyzer
VI Analyzer is a great tool for improving your code quality. However it can be tricky to use. Here are some tips to make it easier.
Fab and Richard’s Book
Unless you have been living under a rock you have probably heard about Fab and Richard’s book. Here is my take on it.
Introduction to LabVIEW FPGA
If you are looking for a good book on LabVIEW FPGA programming, look no further. Terry’s book has got you covered.
GitLab CI and Git Bash
If you are using GitLab for your Continuous Integration, why bother learning Powershell? Why not use Git Bash?
Coding Camps and Climbing Gyms
I have been a programmer for 15 years and a rock climber for 20. Both have seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
Unit Tests for PPLs
It’s easy to write unit tests for LabVIEW but hard to test executables. If you use PPLs, there is an easy way to write tests for them.
CRIO Tips: Setting up VNC
When working with cRIOs and the embedded UI it can sometimes be a pain if the cRIO is on the other side of the lab. VNC can help with that.
