LabVIEW is an irrelevant programming language

[Jim_Kring]

I have just posted a new article on my blog:

• LabVIEW is an irrelevant programming language

Thanks,

-Jim

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

You mean I should have bought more copies of LabVIEW for Everyone?

Nice book, by the way.

-AK2DM

[tbob]

AK2DM:  The books would make a nice Xmas or birthday gift.    Too bad my birthday won't come again until next year. 

Anyway, the title of this subject is grossly misleading.  According to the article study, it isn't fair to say that Labview is an irrelevant programming language.  It would be more appropriate to say that sales of Labview books are irrelevant.  Labview, as compared to other programming languages, is so easy to learn and use that many people just don't need to buy a book.  Many people learn from their peers, from NI courses, and just from the tutorial and help files that come with Labview.  There is just not a big demand for Labview books.  I would say they are very useful, however they just aren't that necessary.  To say a programming language is irrelevant because its book sales are not popular is not at all appropriate.  In fact, the popularity of the language despite its lack of book sales is a testament to how easy it is to learn and use.  This, in my opinion, makes it very relevant.

[GuenterMueller]

Very good, tbob.

And look at this forum: 250000 messages - very good. It is great for searching what you want to know. Even much better than a book because the forum also tracks the date of issue.

Guenter