Are Multiple Languages Needed for Embedded Systems?
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been writing several articles at embedded.com that explore programming languages and embedded software…
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4 Tactics to Unit Test RTOS Tasks
More than 50% of all embedded software projects use Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS). Unfortunately, using an RTOS can pose several…
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A Simple Script to Automate C Module Creation
During development, a very common activity is to create new C modules. Creating a new C module often comes with…
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3 Tips for Evaluating your Codes Quality
One of the biggest impediments to delivering embedded software in a timely manner is the codes structural quality. Code quality…
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The Secret Embedded Software Definition Experts Use
Scour the web for “embedded software definition”, “what is embedded software?” or definition of embedded software. You’ll find a wide…
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5 Strategies for Minimizing Debug Time
If you have spent time developing a product or a DIY project in the embedded systems industry, you know that…
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3 Tips for Data-Centric Software Design
An elegant solution to many embedded software systems problems is leveraging data-centric software design. Data is at the heart of…
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3 Tips for using Rapid Application Development (RAD) Tools
Software engineers love to write code. Give a software engineer a tool that writes the code for them, and they…
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3 Tips for Avoiding “Reactive” Engineering
Over the years, I’ve noticed that engineering teams fall into two camps: reactive and proactive. As one might guess, the…
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3 Tips for Embedded Software Configuration Management
Embedded software configuration management can be a tricky endeavor. Systems today are often designed to work in multiple products, for…
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3 Overlooked Embedded Software Elements
Have you ever wondered, while you and your team are busy writing software if the very foundation of how embedded…
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5 Tips for Becoming More Agile
Nearly every embedded software team I encounter is interested in becoming more agile. Adopting Agile practices can dramatically improve how…
