Best Programming Language to PLC
🎯 Which Programming Language Should You Start With? Let’s Break It Down! 🧠💻
Choosing the right programming language for your project can feel overwhelming, right? In this video, I explain the main types of programming languages and which ones you really need to focus on — especially if you're working with automation systems like HMI or SCADA.
👨🏫 Here's a quick breakdown: ➡️ Scripted vs Compiled Languages:
Scripted languages (like JavaScript) run directly from your code — more flexible, but heavier.
Compiled languages (like NCC) need to be compiled first — lightning fast, but less forgiving.
🧩 High-Level vs Low-Level:
High-level = easier to learn (e.g., Visual Basic, JavaScript)
Low-level = closer to machine language, harder to use but powerful (e.g., NCC, STL)
🎓 My Pro Tip for Beginners:
✅ Start with Visual Basic – it’s easy, powerful, and essential for most Vinc-based systems.
✅ Then move to NCC – especially if you're dealing with UniFi HMI or newer systems.
✅ Optional: Learn STL (only if you’re working with PLCs).
✅ Finally, if you have time, pick up JavaScript – it’s becoming more relevant in modern setups.
🚫 Sad news: Siemens has stopped supporting Visual Basic in newer HMI Unifi products 😢 So NCC and JavaScript are becoming the go-to choices.
🛠 Bottom line? Mastering Visual Basic and NCC is key to surviving and thriving in automation projects.
💬 Now it’s your turn!
What language did YOU start with?
Have you faced any challenges switching between Visual Basic and NCC?
Drop your thoughts below — let’s help each other grow! 👇👇👇
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