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IDEs

TI has two free development tools available.

Programing the 430 is done in C and is not as easy as the Arduinos Java like language.  For the time being 
there are a couple of IDEs available. Both are limited to the amount of code you can 
create, both are enough for the launchpad.

Code Composer Studio - This is based on the Eclipse IDE.  If you know anything about Eclipse 
(if not you should learn) this is a comfortable place to start.  
I really, really, like the ability to single step through the code. Very instructional  if you are having problems. 

IAR Embedded Workbench Kickstart Don't know too much about this - I started it a few times, 
but since I knew Eclipse I concentrated on the Code composer studio.  The last thing I need right now 
is to learn yet another IDE.