# Overview

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&#x20;Welcome to FRC 9450's Coding Curriculum! This page is designed to help aspiring programmers learn the basics of coding for an FRC team by using the Experimental Robotics Platform [XRP robot](https://experientialrobotics.org/xrp-experiential-robotics-platform/').

## What is FRC 9450?

FRC 9450, "Velocity Raptors" is a team based in Woodinville, Washington. We were founded in 2023, and have proceeded to have successful seasons- even winning the prestigious IMPACT award at our second year! Through this GitBook page, we hope to give programming recruits a good starting point for learning to code.

## Overview

This page gives an in-depth tutorial on learning to code FRC subsystems and commands in **Java**. The Gitbook covers:

* [ ] The anatomy of a robot's code
* [ ] The Robot Class, Robot Container, and more
* [ ] Lessons on Command-Based Programming
* [ ] Subsystems (drivetrains, encoders, spark motors, etc.)
* [ ] Writing Autonomous code
* [ ] A custom game to test out your programming skills

## The Robot + Game

The XRP Robot is a product created by Experimental Robotics specifically designed to help aspiring programmers to code. The XRP Robot is incredibly customizable- with several built-in ports for devices you would like to add onto your robot.

This page centers around this robot along with a complimentary game, called "Depot Derby" comparable to an FTC game! In this game, people will design, code and create a robot that will compete against each other!&#x20;

[**Click this to access the game manual, along with a rundown of the XRP Curriculum.**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyiclxBjwsU1xA8tCSiHhj-ax0SpTPTTmYynhZ7ejco/edit?usp=sharing)

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If you aren't familiar with Java, nor if you are comfortable with using Object-Oriented Programming, this tutorial might not be for you. This page is meant to build onto already-existing knowledge about Java.
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