Effective Labview Programming Guide

Unlike text-based languages that follow a sequence of lines, LabVIEW follows the flow of data. A node only executes when it receives data at all its input terminals.

Right-click any wire to see the data it’s currently carrying without stopping the program. Effective LabVIEW Programming

This naturally enables parallel execution without the "thread management" headaches found in C++ or Java. Unlike text-based languages that follow a sequence of

Always pass the Error Cluster through your functions. It’s the primary way LabVIEW manages execution flow and reports issues. Effective LabVIEW Programming