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=LabVIEW Programming Basics =
=LabVIEW Programming Basics =


==Introduction to LabVIEW Environment==
==Introduction to the LabVIEW Environment==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHNlKyYzrPE&list=PLB968815D7BB78F9C LabVIEW Overview] - Video tutorial introducing the environment, data structures, wiring, visualization and basic hardware connectivity.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHNlKyYzrPE&list=PLB968815D7BB78F9C LabVIEW Overview] - <small>''(Playlist, 40 videos)''</small> Tutorials introducing the environment, data structures, wiring, visualization and basic hardware connectivity. Note that the links to several individual videos from this long playlist are included in relevant sections below.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr2qqv1F4kk Creating a subVI or function call in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3II4GUfyXw&list=PL4EGtL-9IHCGPRC9iBWV1qbrUy0f3Sjq4 How To... in LabVIEW] <small>''(Playlist, 13 videos)''</small> Masterclass on performing various beginner-level tasks in LabVIEW


==Data Types & Structures==
==Data Types & Structures==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvShgNdY_GE Data Types Overview]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvShgNdY_GE Data Types Overview] <small>''(Video, 4:25)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GlQ1riWjPc Introduction to arrays]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GlQ1riWjPc Introduction to arrays] <small>''(Video, 3:51)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEsVDhrdhk4&t=9s Using shift registers to save data between loop iterations]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEsVDhrdhk4 Using shift registers to save data between loop iterations] <small>''(Video, 3:00)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FPlLzc7D0 Overview of For Loops]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FPlLzc7D0 Overview of For Loops] <small>''(Video, 7:30)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZbaqCgyjdM All About Collection Data Types] <small>''(Video, 56:18)''</small> An in-depth introduction to Strings, Arrays, Sets, and Maps.


==User Interface Design==
==User Interface Design==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGlvOiqYVxg Using event structures to capture user interactions]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGlvOiqYVxg Using event structures to capture user interactions] <small>''(Video, 8:29)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWWJKUpoois Introduction to Panes for UI Organization]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWWJKUpoois Introduction to Panes for UI Organization] <small>''(Video, 3:54)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCvMLB_kH4Q Programmatically changing UI controls using property nodes]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCvMLB_kH4Q Programmatically changing UI controls using property nodes] <small>''(Video, 7:10)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBM_kTpUfDk Creating resizeable user interfaces]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBM_kTpUfDk Creating resizable user interfaces] <small>''(Video, 3:46)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvhGH0TlCqs&pp=ygUXY3VzdG9tIGNvbnRyb2xzIGxhYnZpZXc%3D Creating Custom Controls]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvhGH0TlCqs Creating Custom Controls] <small>''(Video, 5:17)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-B7p061la4 Creating Professional User Interfaces]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-B7p061la4 Creating Professional User Interfaces] <small>''(Video, 48:50)''</small>


==Asynchronous Messaging==
==Asynchronous Messaging==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFf-9kcRcs Introduction to queues for sending messages between processes]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFf-9kcRcs How to use Queues in LabVIEW] <small>''(Video, 5:27)''</small>
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/using-queues-and-notifiers-in-labview.html Queues, Notifiers, and Semaphores]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9og3QbfgBu0 How to use Notifiers in LabVIEW] <small>''(Video, 5:27)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MevQp9A9Xqs Queues and Notifiers in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFf-9kcRcs Overview of Queues]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9og3QbfgBu0 Tutorial on Using Notifiers]


==Advanced Execution Control==
==Advanced Execution Control==
*Dynamically loading VIs
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG8MaqO9c2A Launching clones of a VI] <small>''(Video, 9:23)''</small>
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG8MaqO9c2A Launching clones of a VI]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfZIJejBnXg Launching a dynamically dispatched VI programmatically] <small>''(Video, 6:32)''</small>
*Dynamically loading classes
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfZIJejBnXg Launching a dynamically dispatched VI programmatically]


==Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in LabVIEW==
==Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in LabVIEW==
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/06/labview-object-oriented-programming--the-decisions-behind-the-de.html?srsltid=AfmBOopB-3HtAuGs2KBMaNyM-k9wYaFpdZoEetnFBl3onppiEKF75Knr Decisions behind the design of OOP in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/labview-object-oriented-programming.html LabVIEW Object-Oriented Programming] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/introduction-to-object-oriented-programming-in-labview.html OOP Concepts in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/06/labview-object-oriented-programming--the-decisions-behind-the-de.html Decisions behind the design of OOP in LabVIEW] <small>''(Whitepaper)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0x-EBe8G7A Object-Oriented Programming in LabVIEW Tutorial]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRDoyn1mNAI Simple Design Patterns to Improve Code Quality] <small>''(Video, 51:09)''</small>


==Debugging Tools==
==Debugging Tools==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/debugging-labview-applications.html Debugging Tools in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/12/debugging-techniques-in-labview.html Basic Debugging Tools in LabVIEW] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMtfXSqFPiY Debugging Techniques in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGFsFbJmBg Programming Patterns and Frameworks] <small>''(Video, 59:45)''</small> Debugging LabVIEW Programming Patterns and Frameworks
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zS3Q_K71XY Large Project Development Techniques] <small>''(Video, 44:53)''</small> Debugging Large LabVIEW projects
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LypMAOb21s Built in LabVIEW Debugging Tools] <small>''(Video, 31:37)''</small> Utilizing debugging tools that are part of LabVIEW
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTqKZmFFyw8 Run-time Code Analysis in LabVIEW] <small>''(Video, 37:07)''</small> Utilizing run-time code analysis tools to debug LabVIEW applications
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKcEYkksW_o Ludicrous Ways to Fix Broken LabVIEW Code] <small>''(Video, 52:45)''</small>


==Build and Deployment==
==Build and Deployment==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/building-executables-and-installers-in-labview.html Building Executables and Installers]
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/19/introduction-to-the-labview-application-builder.html Introduction to the LabVIEW Application Builder] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small> Building Executables (EXEs) and Installers with LabVIEW
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFYhKDUOnus Deploying LabVIEW Applications]


=LabVIEW Software Patterns=
=LabVIEW Software Patterns=
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/22/design-considerations-in-labview-.html Design Considerations in LabVIEW] <small>''(Whitepaper)''</small> An introduction to several concepts required for the successful design of medium-to-complex LabVIEW applications


==State Machines==
==State Machines==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/state-machines.html NI White Paper on State Machines]
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/16/simple-state-machine-template-documentation.html Introduction to State Machines] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHtWZohvR7k State Machines Tutorial]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0obtY3PRk State Machines Tutorial] <small>''(Video, 5:33)''</small>
 
==Producer/Consumer Architecture==
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/21/producer-consumer-architecture-in-labview0.html Introduction to Producer/Consumer] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>


==Queued Message Handlers (QMH)==
==Queued Message Handlers (QMH)==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXJt7yUEis Queued State Machine Overview]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXJt7yUEis Queued State Machine Overview] <small>''(Video, 6:24)''</small>
* [https://learn.ni.com/center-of-excellence/queued-message-handler Queued Message Handler Architecture Overview]
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/21/using-a-queued-message-handler-in-labview.html Introduction to Queued Message Handlers] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8onRrQjR9E QMH Video Tutorial]
 
==Producer/Consumer Architecture==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/producer-consumer-architecture.html Producer/Consumer Architecture White Paper]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4bQDXiYs1E Producer/Consumer Architecture Tutorial]


==Event-Driven Programming==
==Event-Driven Programming==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/event-driven-programming-in-labview.html Event Structures in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/event-driven-programming-in-labview.html Event Structures in LabVIEW] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZhA5qVJfb8 Event-Driven Programming Tutorial]


=Tooling and Development Processes=
=Tooling and Development Processes=
==Configuration Management==
==Configuration Management==
* [https://www.sasworkshops.com/offers/zVnzmgMA/checkout TUTORIAL: Using LabVIEW and Git]
* [https://blog.sasworkshops.com/gitting-started-with-git Getting Started with git] <small>''(Blog Post)''</small>
* [https://blog.sasworkshops.com/the-easiest-way-to-setup-lvcompare-and-lvmerge/ Configuring diff and merge in LabVIEW]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVRKQCDeDjc Git Setup for LabVIEW] <small>''(Video, 17:07)''</small>
* [https://blog.sasworkshops.com/gitting-started-with-git/ Git overview for LabVIEW programmers]
* [https://blog.sasworkshops.com/the-easiest-way-to-setup-lvcompare-and-lvmerge Configuring diff and merge in LabVIEW] <small>''(Blog Post)''</small>
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/18/configuring-git-for-labview.html Setting up Git for LabVIEW]
* [https://learngitbranching.js.org Git command line tutorial] <small>''(Interactive Webpage)''</small>
* [https://ohshitgit.com General overview of Git for all programmers]
* [https://learngitbranching.js.org Interactive tutorial of Git workflows]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUhBTYiUSyI Version Control in LabVIEW Tutorial]


==Static Code Analysis==
==Static Code Analysis==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/vi-analyzer-in-labview.html VI Analyzer Overview]
* [https://ni.adobeconnect.com/p4kis57esy9 Introduction to the VI Analyzer] <small>''(Video, 41:44)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHzr7RJJfs VI Analyzer in Action]


==Dynamic Code Analysis and Performance Benchmarking==
==Dynamic Code Analysis and Performance Benchmarking==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHvk9OlCaAY Introduction to Dynamic Code Analysis] <small>''(Video, 9:34)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24t-D7_BmjM Quick! Drop Your VI Execution Time!] <small>''(Video, 54:18)''</small>


==Unit Testing==
==Unit Testing==
* [https://www.jki.net/vi-tester JKI VI Tester for Unit Testing]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFNbdF7ZU6s Unit Testing with JKI VI Tester] <small>''(Video, 71:09)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU9UJmHeH1U Unit Testing in LabVIEW with Caraya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l-YQsUYR9g Unit Testing with JKI Caraya] <small>''(Video, 19:44)''</small>
 
==Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery==
* [https://sas-gcli-tools.gitlab.io SAS G-CLI Tools] <small>''(Tutorial)''</small>


=Software Design Patterns and Best Practices=
=Software Design Patterns and Best Practices=
 
* [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/09/software-engineering-with-labview.html Software Engineering with LabVIEW] A collection of resources covering several aspects of software engineering and design with LabVIEW
==Modular Programming and Code Reuse==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/reusing-code.html NI Guide to Reusing Code]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiS5uCrJ9D8 Modular Programming in LabVIEW]


==Error Handling==
==Error Handling==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/error-handling-in-labview.html Best Practices for Error Handling]
* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/handling-errors.html Error Handling Introduction] <small>''(Product Documentation)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PzbsJfzRHY Error Handling Techniques]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOFcmwrsBA What to Expect When You're Expecting an Error] <small>''(Video, 60:20)''</small> Best practices for error generation and propagation in LabVIEW


=Software Frameworks=
=Software Frameworks=
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==DQMH==
==DQMH==


* [https://dqmh.org/ Delacor’s DQMH Toolkit Overview] This is the official page for the DQMH toolkit, which includes a summary of features and download links.
* [https://dqmh.org/ DQMH Homepage] The official page for DQMH, the world's most popular 3rd-party framework for LabVIEW 
 
* [https://documentation.dqmh.org/dqmh DQMH Documentation]  
* [https://documentation.dqmh.org/ DQMH User Guide] The official DQMH user guide with detailed explanations of how to use the framework.
* [https://wiki.dqmh.org/ DQMH Wiki] Your one-stop shop for everything you ever wanted to know about DQMH
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/@DQMHconsortium DQMH YouTube channel]
* [https://wiki.dqmh.org/ DQMH Wiki] Your one-stop shop for everything you ever wanted to know about DQMH.
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/DQMH-Consortium-Toolkits/bd-p/7120 DQMH Developer Community]NI community hub dedicated to DQMH discussions, where developers share best practices, examples, and troubleshooting tips
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIAyii97moY Introduction to DQMH] <small>''(Video, 51:15)''</small> An introduction to DQMH for beginners, focusing on key features and benefits of DQMH
* [https://www.youtube.com/delacorllc DQMH YouTube channel]
* [https://dqmh.org/simplifying-your-hardware-abstraction-layer-hal-with-lvoop-and-dqmh-part-1 Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) and DQMH] <small>''(Blog Post)''</small>
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdqTCubXuPE DQMH Module Templates] <small>''(Video, 5:14)''</small> Creating reusable DQMH module templates to speed development
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/DQMH-Consortium-Toolkits/bd-p/7120 NI's DQMH Community Page]NI community hub dedicated to discussions around the DQMH framework, where developers share best practices, examples, and troubleshooting tips.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXJqB2cA2nU DQMH Generic Networking] <small>''(Video, 51:09)''</small> Introduction to the Generic Network (GenNet) template for implementing DQMH-based Real-Time (RT) applications
 
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/Community-Documents/Introduction-to-DQMH/ta-p/4230225 Introduction to DQMH by Darren Nattinger]A quick introduction to DQMH for beginners, focusing on the key features and benefits of using this framework.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdqTCubXuPE How to Use the DQMH Module Template (YouTube)]A step-by-step guide for setting up and using the DQMH module template in your LabVIEW projects.
 
===DQMH Use Cases and Advanced Topics===
 
* [https://dqmh.org/simplifying-your-hardware-abstraction-layer-hal-with-lvoop-and-dqmh-part-1/ Simplifying your Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)]
 
* Advanced DQMH Techniques (YouTube) - This video explores advanced features like nested modules, scripting tools, and best practices for event handling within DQMH.
 
* Developing Modular Applications Using DQMH (NI YouTube Channel)A deep dive into how to build modular and scalable applications using DQMH. It covers real-world use cases and best practices.
 
* Integrating DQMH with Other Frameworks (YouTube) - A tutorial that shows how to integrate DQMH with other architectures like Actor Framework or Command-Response patterns.
 
===Community Contributions===
 
* DQMH Best Practices on GitHub - This repository contains best practices for using DQMH, contributed by the community. You’ll find code examples, comments, and strategies for building robust systems.
 
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/DQMH-Consortium-Toolkits/bd-p/7120 NI's DQMH Community Page DQMH Forum (LabVIEW Community)]A place to ask questions, find tutorials, and get tips from experienced DQMH users.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmF-6jvwRvVOpNdPcRzskvnGbW79ug6AZ DQMH Tutorial YouTube] Presented by Tom McQuillan on his channel "Tom's LabVIEW Adventure"


==Actor Framework==
==Actor Framework==
===Official  Resources===
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/12/actor-framework.html NI Actor Framework Overview]A high-level introduction to the Actor Framework, its structure, and use cases.
* [https://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/lvframework/af_actor_framework/ NI Actor Framework Documentation]Comprehensive documentation that walks through the details of the Actor Framework in LabVIEW, including examples and best practices.


* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/12/using-the-actor-framework-in-labview.html NI White Paper: Using Actor Framework for Modular, Scalable, and Maintainable Applications]A detailed white paper on how to use the Actor Framework to create robust and scalable LabVIEW applications.
* [https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Actor_Framework Actor Framework Resources ] <small>''(LabVIEW Wiki page)''</small> Resource page for Actor Framework introduction and tutorial materials.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz_6FTE1__8 The State of the Art for Actor Framework] <small>''(Video, 62:32)''</small>
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/Actor-Framework/ct-p/7001 Actor Framework Community] A dedicated forum where LabVIEW developers discuss the Actor Framework, share use cases, and troubleshoot challenges.


===Video Tutorials===
==Workers for LabVIEW==
* [https://community.workersforlabview.io/ Homepage] Simple LVOOP QMHs for LabVIEW | The official Workers for LabVIEW homepage
* [https://docs.workersforlabview.io/ Documentation] The Workers for LabVIEW user guide
* [https://community.workersforlabview.io/home Community] The Workers for LabVIEW online community
* [https://github.com/w4lv-community GitHub] The Workers for LabVIEW Community GitHub repositories
* [https://www.vipm.io/package/sc_workers/ VIPM Download] The Workers for LabVIEW VIPM download page
* [https://community.workersforlabview.io/training-course Training Course] The Official Workers for LabVIEW training course


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H8T6ud9rQw Introduction to Actor Framework (YouTube)]A beginner-friendly video introducing the key concepts and structure of the Actor Framework in LabVIEW.
==Messenger==
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxgSBkHu1RM Introduction to Messenger] <small>''(Video, 57:03)''</small> Introduction to the Messenger framework for LabVIEW
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlSzBqipGY4 Actor Framework Basics (YouTube)]This video walks through the basic concepts, including actors, messages, and actors' lifetimes.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN-FLhmEJ2k Creating and Running Actors (YouTube)]An in-depth look at how to create and run actors using the LabVIEW Actor Framework.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp6npT6gqTI Advanced Actor Framework Patterns (YouTube)]A video for more experienced developers, covering advanced patterns and techniques in Actor Framework.
 
===Advanced Topics===
 
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/15/actor-framework-in-labview--architecture-and-benefits.html NI White Paper: Actor Framework in LabVIEW: Architecture and Benefits]A white paper exploring the architecture of the Actor Framework, with use cases and scenarios for applying it in real-world projects.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-WtzcZGm3A LabVIEW Actor Framework: Message Handling (YouTube)]A detailed video on how to create, send, and handle messages between actors in the Actor Framework.
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrMe2GkOYXE NIWeek Presentation: Advanced Actor Framework Design (YouTube)]A presentation from NIWeek discussing advanced Actor Framework design patterns, modularity, and messaging techniques.
 
===Community Contributions and Tutorial===
 
* [https://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/371361R-01/lvframework/af_examples/ Actor Framework Examples in LabVIEW]A set of example projects provided by NI to help developers get hands-on experience with the Actor Framework.
 
* [https://github.com/LabVIEW-Tools/Actor-Framework-Best-Practices GitHub: Actor Framework Best Practices]A community-driven repository showcasing best practices, examples, and tips for building scalable applications with the Actor Framework.
 
* [https://forums.ni.com/t5/Actor-Framework/bd-p/actors Actor Framework Forum (LabVIEW Community)]A dedicated forum where LabVIEW developers discuss the Actor Framework, share use cases, and troubleshoot challenges.
 
==Workers==
==VIPER==


=Hardware and Instrumentation Connectivity=
=Hardware and Instrumentation Connectivity=


==DAQmx Basics==
==DAQmx Basics==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/ni-daqmx-driver.html DAQmx Fundamentals Guide]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofzbA3keOYE Taking a Measurement with DAQmx] <small>''(Video, 4:55)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kWekJAM2Ag DAQmx Basics Video Tutorial]


==Instrument Control==
==Instrument Control==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/instrument-control.html LabVIEW Instrument Control Overview]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UUAa9UKj4E Introduction to LabVIEW for Instrument Control] <small>''(Video, 8:26)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZQsb8xT6bI Communicating with Instruments in LabVIEW]


==Determinism and Real-Time Execution==
==Determinism and Real-Time Execution==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/innovations/white-papers/06/using-labview-real-time.html Introduction to LabVIEW Real-Time]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHJMFrAa4A Getting Started with CompactRIO] <small>''(Video, 8:11)''</small>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOEwVpRrmY Real-Time Systems Tutorial]


=Community and Best Practices=
=Community and Best Practices=


==LabVIEW Style Guidelines==
==LabVIEW Style Guidelines==
* [https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Style_Guide LabVIEW Style Guideline]
* [https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Style_Guide LabVIEW Wiki Style Guide]
* [https://forums.ni.com/ NI Forums]
* [https://dqmh.org/content/styleguide DQMH Style Guide]
* [https://createbettersoftware.com HSE Way of Working]


==LabVIEW Community and User Groups==
==LabVIEW Community and User Groups==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/events.html LabVIEW User Groups and Community Events]
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/events.html NI Events] NI Events Page
* [https://www.gcentral.org/ GCentral: Open-Source Community for LabVIEW]
* [https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Events LabVIEW Events] LabVIEW Wiki Events Page
 
=Connectivity and Report Generation=
 
==Database Connectivity==
* [https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/06/labview-database-connectivity-toolkit.html Using LabVIEW with Databases]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARJTHbkxI-8 Database Connectivity in LabVIEW]
 
 


=Formal Training=
=Formal Training=
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* Self-paced with a manual   
* Self-paced with a manual   


National Instruments has a [http://sine.ni.com/tacs/app/fp/p/ap/ov/pg/1/sn/n8:28/ suite of courses] ranging from beginner to advanced as well as several specialty topics such as LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW Connectivity. National Instruments offers all common delivery methods mentioned above except online self-paced. Other LabVIEW training providers such as [http://www.sixclear.com/ Sixclear] provide this online self-paced environment. Sixclear's same curriculum is also delivered through in-person instructor-led training. [http://www.durability.com/Divisions/Automation/Training/LabVIEW101.asp Durability] is another provider of in-person instructor-led training.
NI has a [https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/education-services.html suite of courses] ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as several specialty topics such as LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW Connectivity. LabVIEW training is also available through [http://www.sixclear.com/ Sixclear],  [https://www.udemy.com/topic/labview Udemy], [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/labview LinkedIn], [https://dsautomation.com/labview-fundamentals-1 DSA], [https://thetic.co/training/ Thetic], and [https://kreiseder.org/trainings?ref=lvwiki Kreiseder IT Services].  
 
Recommended training courses for those with no knowledge of LabVIEW are the [http://sine.ni.com/tacs/app/fp/p/ap/ov/pg/1/sn/n8:28/ National Instruments Core 1 and Core 2] courses, the [http://www.sixclear.com/labviewtraining/ Sixclear LabVIEW Fundamentals I and II] courses, or the [http://www.durability.com/Divisions/Automation/Training/LabVIEW101.asp Durability LabVIEW 101 and 102] courses. All sets of courses are geared to a user with little to no LabVIEW experience and teach the proficiencies outlined by the [http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/14438 Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD)] exam as well as simple DAQ and instrument control.


Recommended training courses for those with no knowledge of LabVIEW are [https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/education-services/customer-education-courses/labview-core-1-course-overview.html NI LabVIEW Core 1] and [https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/education-services/customer-education-courses/labview-core-2-course-overview.html NI LabVIEW Core 2] courses. All introductory courses are geared to a user with little to no LabVIEW experience and teach the proficiencies outlined by the [http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/14438 Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD)] exam, as well as simple data acquisition (DAQ) and instrument control.


Common arguments justifying formal training revolve around the idea that the sum cost of developers' time is greater than the cost of training because:  
Common arguments justifying formal training revolve around the idea that the sum cost of developers' time is greater than the cost of training because:  
*  the LabVIEW graphical programming paradigm is appreciably different than traditional text-based programming   
*  the LabVIEW graphical programming paradigm is appreciably different than traditional text-based programming   
*  costly mistakes commonly occur when moving from simple LabVIEW applications to more complex applications, especially when developing parallel loop applications
*  costly mistakes commonly occur when moving from simple LabVIEW applications to more complex applications, especially when developing parallel loop applications (see the [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/22/design-considerations-in-labview-.html Design Considerations in LabVIEW] document for more guidance regarding this development transition.
 
===Alternatives to Formal Training===
 


National Instruments maintains a list of [http://www.ni.com/reference/books/labview.htm LabVIEW reference books] as an alternative to formal training.
The DQMH Consortium offers an official [https://dqmh.org/training DQMH training course].


Another alternative to formal training are half-day "LabVIEW Hands-On" workshops offered by National Instruments. Recommended follow-ups are the "G Programmer's reference manual" and the LabVIEW "User Manual" found in the LabVIEW documentation.
NI offers an official [https://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/education-services/customer-education-courses/actor-oriented-design-in-labview-course-overview.html Actor Framework training course].


Workers for LabVIEW offers an [https://community.workersforlabview.io/training-course official Training Course]


== External Links ==
SAS Workshops offers a [https://www.sasworkshops.com/using-git-effectively-course-preview Using Git Effectively online video course].


Some online tutorials:
Thetic Engineering Ltd. (UK) combines LabVIEW and TestStand in the [https://thetic.co/training-courses/labview-for-test-engineers-june-2025/ LabVIEW for Test Engineers course].


*[http://blog.sixclear.com/ VI High LabVIEW Video Tutorial Blog by Sixclear]
Kreiseder IT Services offers onsite [https://kreiseder.org/trainings?ref=lvwiki local language courses in Europe].
*[http://www.ni.com/labview/skills-guide/en/ Some NI courses, including videos] (requires an active support contract with NI)
*[http://vishots.com/category/labview-tutorials/ VI Shots LabVIEW Video Tutorials]
*NI Tutorials (including videos and exercises) - http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/7466
*More links at NI's site - http://www.ni.com/training/labview.htm
*Software Engineering with LabVIEW (generally requires some LabVIEW knowledge) - http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/7117
*Connexions Tutorial (written by NI) - http://cnx.org/content/col10241/latest/
*LabVIEW Tutorials - http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/LabView.html
*Videos of NI's LabVIEW Core 3 course (8 full lessons) - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E1DD4C18D357331
*Tutorial videos (some are free) - http://www.fafiles.com/
*Learning LabVIEW - http://learnlabview.blogspot.com/
*LabVIEW Tutorial Basics (BEKA, German) - http://www.fu-net.de/lv/lv01/
*LabVIEW Tutorial Advanced Techniques (BEKA, German) - http://www.fu-net.de/lv/lv02/


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Latest revision as of 14:44, 19 December 2024

See also: category:LabVIEW fundamentals

This page provides a recommended set of resources for LabVIEW programmers. The links are a collection of white papers, YouTube videos and formal learning content.

LabVIEW Programming Basics

Introduction to the LabVIEW Environment

  • LabVIEW Overview - (Playlist, 40 videos) Tutorials introducing the environment, data structures, wiring, visualization and basic hardware connectivity. Note that the links to several individual videos from this long playlist are included in relevant sections below.
  • How To... in LabVIEW (Playlist, 13 videos) Masterclass on performing various beginner-level tasks in LabVIEW

Data Types & Structures

User Interface Design

Asynchronous Messaging

Advanced Execution Control

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in LabVIEW

Debugging Tools

Build and Deployment

LabVIEW Software Patterns

State Machines

Producer/Consumer Architecture

Queued Message Handlers (QMH)

Event-Driven Programming

Tooling and Development Processes

Configuration Management

Static Code Analysis

Dynamic Code Analysis and Performance Benchmarking

Unit Testing

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery

Software Design Patterns and Best Practices

Error Handling

Software Frameworks

DQMH

Actor Framework

Workers for LabVIEW

  • Homepage Simple LVOOP QMHs for LabVIEW | The official Workers for LabVIEW homepage
  • Documentation The Workers for LabVIEW user guide
  • Community The Workers for LabVIEW online community
  • GitHub The Workers for LabVIEW Community GitHub repositories
  • VIPM Download The Workers for LabVIEW VIPM download page
  • Training Course The Official Workers for LabVIEW training course

Messenger

Hardware and Instrumentation Connectivity

DAQmx Basics

Instrument Control

Determinism and Real-Time Execution

Community and Best Practices

LabVIEW Style Guidelines

LabVIEW Community and User Groups

Formal Training

Formal training on LabVIEW is available from several providers. Offerings differ based on prior LabVIEW experience level and the preferred delivery method. Common delivery methods include:

  • In-person instructor-led
  • Remote instructor-led (usually through a web conference)
  • Online self-paced (usually through a combination of pre-recorded lecture videos and exercise solution videos)
  • Self-paced with a manual

NI has a suite of courses ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as several specialty topics such as LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW Connectivity. LabVIEW training is also available through Sixclear, Udemy, LinkedIn, DSA, Thetic, and Kreiseder IT Services.

Recommended training courses for those with no knowledge of LabVIEW are NI LabVIEW Core 1 and NI LabVIEW Core 2 courses. All introductory courses are geared to a user with little to no LabVIEW experience and teach the proficiencies outlined by the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam, as well as simple data acquisition (DAQ) and instrument control.

Common arguments justifying formal training revolve around the idea that the sum cost of developers' time is greater than the cost of training because:

  • the LabVIEW graphical programming paradigm is appreciably different than traditional text-based programming
  • costly mistakes commonly occur when moving from simple LabVIEW applications to more complex applications, especially when developing parallel loop applications (see the Design Considerations in LabVIEW document for more guidance regarding this development transition.

The DQMH Consortium offers an official DQMH training course.

NI offers an official Actor Framework training course.

Workers for LabVIEW offers an official Training Course

SAS Workshops offers a Using Git Effectively online video course.

Thetic Engineering Ltd. (UK) combines LabVIEW and TestStand in the LabVIEW for Test Engineers course.

Kreiseder IT Services offers onsite local language courses in Europe.

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