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| |style="vertical-align:middle; width: 70%;"|This page outlines the general concepts needed to write code for a Phidget.
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| We have created a complete set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for the most popular [[#Language Support | programming languages]], and our software libraries are compatible with all major [[#Operating System Support|operating systems]].
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| If you are new to Phidgets, we suggest starting with [[What is a Phidget?]], followed by [[Phidget Programming Basics]], and the [[:Category:UserGuide|user guide]] for your device. If you are looking for more information, try one of our overview pages:
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| ===Overview Pages===
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| [[Image:what_is_a_phidget_icon.jpg|link=What is a Phidget?|100px|left]]
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| [[What is a Phidget?]] - Here we discuss the very basics of what Phidgets are, and how they can be powerful tools in making your applicaiton.
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| [[Image:phidget_programming_basics.jpg|link=Phidget Programming Basics|100px|left]]
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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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| [[Image:addressing_phidgets_icon.jpg|link=Addressing Phidgets|100px|left]]
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| [[Addressing Phidgets]] - Learn the various ways you can ensure your program connects to the right Phidgets.
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| [[Image:using_multiple_phidgets.jpg|link=Using Multiple Phidgets|100px|left]]
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| [[Using Multiple Phidgets]] - Here we'll show you how simple it is to use multiple Phidgets in your program, as well as some less obvious tips and tricks.
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| [[Image:polling_events.jpg|link=Polling vs. Events|100px|left]]
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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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| [[Image:data_interval_change_trigger.jpg|link=Data Interval/Change Trigger|100px|left]]
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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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| [[Image:logging_exceptions_errors.jpg|link=Logging, Exceptions, and Errors|100px|left]]
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| [[Logging, Exceptions, and Errors]] - Learn about all the tools you can use to debug your program.
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| [[Image:best_practices_icon.jpg|link=Best Phidgets Practices|100px|left]]
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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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| |'''Advanced'''
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| [[Image:network_service_icon.jpg|link=Phidget Network Server|100px|left]]
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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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| [[Image:phidget_dictionary_icon.jpg|link=Phidget Dictionary|100px|left]]
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| [[Phidget Dictionary]] - Share information over the network using the Phidgets API.
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| [[Phidget Manager]] - Keep track of all available Phidgets using the Phidget Manager.
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| == Operating System Support ==
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