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Gitting Started With Git
What do you use for source code control?
While I was asking everyone I met at NI Week about what frameworks they were using, I also started asking about source code control as well. Almost everyone I talked to universally said they were using some kind of source code control.
Finding LabVIEW Version of a File
Since I do consulting, I often end up inheriting code. Often I get called in because someone had hired a LabVIEW developer to write some code for them and then the LabVIEW developer had disappeared, either retired or moved, or got another job or something similar. Luckily they usually leave
Graphics Design for LabVIEW: Tips and Tricks
Graphic design should be important to anyone who designs and sells software. The look and appearance of your final product makes an impact on what your users think of your software. You want it to look professional. Unfortunately, especially if you are an engineer turned LabVIEW programmer like me, you
Alternative to LabVIEW's Installer Builder
Most people who develop software in LabVIEW are familiar with the installer build process from within LabVIEW. If you haven’t built an installer from within LabVIEW, it is similar to building an executable. The first step is to build your executable. Next you right click on Build Specifications in
Development Server Setup
Software Developers often use a development server which runs version control and bug tracking software. Version control systems, such as Subversion, keep copies of each iteration of the source code. This allows developers to roll back changes if need be to fix bugs or broken code. Bug tracking software, such