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LabVIEW Learning Materials

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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 LabVIEW Environment

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

Queued Message Handlers (QMH)

Producer/Consumer Architecture

Event-Driven Programming

Tooling and Development Processes

Configuration Management=

Static Code Analysis

Dynamic Code Analysis and Performance Benchmarking

Unit Testing

Software Design Patterns and Best Practices

Modular Programming and Code Reuse

Error Handling

Software Frameworks

DQMH

  • DQMH User GuideThe official DQMH user guide with detailed explanations of how to use the framework.
  • NI's DQMH Community PageNI community hub dedicated to discussions around the DQMH framework, where developers share best practices, examples, and troubleshooting tips.

DQMH Use Cases and Advanced Topics

Community Contributions

  • DQMH Best Practices on GitHubThis repository contains best practices for using DQMH, contributed by the community. You’ll find code examples, comments, and strategies for building robust systems.

Actor Framework

1. Official Actor Framework Resources

 A high-level introduction to the Actor Framework, its structure, and use cases.

 Comprehensive documentation that walks through the details of the Actor Framework in LabVIEW, including examples and best practices.

 A detailed white paper on how to use the Actor Framework to create robust and scalable LabVIEW applications.

2. Actor Framework Video Tutorials

 A beginner-friendly video introducing the key concepts and structure of the Actor Framework in LabVIEW.

 This video walks through the basic concepts, including actors, messages, and actors' lifetimes.

 An in-depth look at how to create and run actors using the LabVIEW Actor Framework.

 A video for more experienced developers, covering advanced patterns and techniques in Actor Framework.

3. Actor Framework Advanced Topics

 A white paper exploring the architecture of the Actor Framework, with use cases and scenarios for applying it in real-world projects.

 A detailed video on how to create, send, and handle messages between actors in the Actor Framework.

 A presentation from NIWeek discussing advanced Actor Framework design patterns, modularity, and messaging techniques.

4. Community Contributions and Tutorials

 A set of example projects provided by NI to help developers get hands-on experience with the Actor Framework.

 A community-driven repository showcasing best practices, examples, and tips for building scalable applications with the Actor Framework.

 A dedicated forum where LabVIEW developers discuss the Actor Framework, share use cases, and troubleshoot challenges.

Workers

VIPER

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

Connectivity and Report Generation

Database Connectivity


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

National Instruments has a 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 Sixclear provide this online self-paced environment. Sixclear's same curriculum is also delivered through in-person instructor-led training. Durability is another provider of in-person instructor-led training.

Recommended training courses for those with no knowledge of LabVIEW are the National Instruments Core 1 and Core 2 courses, the Sixclear LabVIEW Fundamentals I and II courses, or the 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 Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam as well as simple 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

Alternatives to Formal Training

National Instruments maintains a list of LabVIEW reference books as an alternative to formal training.

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.


External Links

Some online tutorials:

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