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This page presents the general '''concepts''' needed to write code for a Phidget.
 
By this point, you should have already done the following:
# Installed the drivers for your [[Software Overview#Operating System Support|operating system]]
# Installed any libraries and downloaded required files for your [[Software Overview#Language Support|chosen programming language]].
# Downloaded and successfully run code samples (instructions found on [[Software Overview#Language Support|language page]])
 
 
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[[Phidget Programming Basics]]
 
Here you can find the basic concepts to help you get started with making your own programs that use Phidgets.
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[[Data Interval/Change Trigger]]
 
Learn about these two properties that control how much data comes in from your sensors.
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[[Using Multiple Phidgets]]
 
It can be difficult to figure out how to use more than one Phidget in your program. This page will guide you through the steps.
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[[Polling vs. Events]]
 
Your program can gather data in either a polling-driven or event-driven manner. Learn the difference to determine which is best for your application.
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[[Logging, Exceptions, and Errors]]
 
Learn about all the tools you can use to debug your program.
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[[Phidget Network Server]]
 
Phidgets can be controlled and communicated with over your network- either wirelessly or over ethernet.
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[[Best Phidgets Practices]]
 
Good programming habits that will save you from common problems when writing code for your Phidgets.
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