I can't comment about C, never could wrap my head around it.

Started with BASIC back in '78, worked in COBOL since I graduated. Starting with PIC BASIC a few years ago was a breeze.

You'll find just about anything you need for PIC BASIC here and on MeLab forum. I don't know if there's as much material for C.

If you plan on using PIC 32s, then I think you might as well stick with C. As for 10-18F PICs, BASIC or C should be the same.

Robert