Dear *|FNAME|*,

Welcome to the Embedded Bytes newsletter issue #145.

In this edition are three articles published in the past few weeks that I think you will like:

• 3 Critical Habits for Faster, More Reliable Firmware

• How to Choose Between Bare Metal, RTOS, and GPOS

• 3 Tips for Performing Code Reviews

The Embedded Frontier podcast kicks off with a dive into Embedded Software trends for 2024.  Listen with your favorite podcast app or watch with subtitles on my YouTube channel.

The 2024 Embedded Online Conference is shaping up to be the best one yet! The conference is April 29 – May 3. Check out my blog for a sneak peak of what we have for you this year and register by February 29 with code EARLYBIRDFEB to save 50% off.

Then, invest in some pre-conference learning with a copy of my book MicroPython Projects. By the end of this MicroPython book, you’ll be able to develop industry-standard embedded systems and keep up with the evolution of the Internet of Things.

Happy coding,

Industry News and Cool Stuff

3 Critical Habits for Faster, More Reliable Firmware (Embedded.com)

For embedded software developers and teams, there are many good habits that help you develop faster, more reliable firmware. Here are a few thoughts you may want to consider this year. 

How to Choose Between Bare Metal, RTOS, and GPOS (CircuitCellar.com)  

The foundation you choose for your electronic system can have dire consequences for cost, time-to-market, and even quality. Let’s look at how to choose between bare metal, RTOS, and GPOS. (Available with subscription in the February issue of Circuit Cellar or read on Beningo.com.)

3 Tips for Performing Code Reviews (Embedded.com)

Performing code reviews is an effective mechanism to identify bugs, share knowledge, and create high-quality products. This post explores several tips to help you modernize code reviews in a way that gets developer buy-in and makes you more effective.

The Embedded Frontier Podcast

Episode #0000 – Embedded Software Trends for 2024

The Embedded Frontier podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts or watch with subtitles on my YouTube Channel.

In this episode of the Embedded Frontier, I share trends I see in the embedded software industry and provide techniques and practices you can use to stay relevant and successful.

The 2024 trends include:

• Leveraging AI to develop embedded systems

• Improving CI/CD processes

• Phasing out C for C++ or Rust in 32-bit applications

• Adopting developer-centric workflows

• Moving to higher levels of abstraction

• Using POSIX APIs in real-time operating systems

Also covered: model-based design, containerizing and virtualizing development processes, and adopting DevOps and CI/CD

Conference Registration

Embedded Online Conference – Registration

A few years ago, most embedded products were disconnected systems that used bare-metal scheduling techniques. Today, the drive to connect devices and add intelligence at the edge is revolutionizing how we build embedded products. The only way to stay current and not get left behind is to learn and network with colleagues and industry experts continuously.

The 2024 Embedded Online Conference is shaping up to be the best one yet. Learn about current keynotes, workshops, and talks in the queue. To date, there are:

• 4 keynotes

• 4 workshops

• 23+ talks

• 2 panels

In addition to these sessions, attendees get access to all the previous years’ talks.

Get a sneak peek at this year’s conference lineup.

Embedded Software Academy

This embedded software training program helps you modernize and maintain your embedded software skills:

• Create a personalized growth plan

• Access Jacob’s growing on-demand software education library (updated monthly)

• Live quarterly Q&As with Jacob

• Member Community access

• Exclusive discounts

• And more!