Dear *|FNAME|*,

Welcome to the Embedded Bytes newsletter issue #153.

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

• 3 Tips for using CMake with embedded software

• Where should you put the { ?

• How to Develop a Revision-Controlled Software Architecture with Mermaid.js

Make sure you check out The Embedded Frontier podcast episode 0004 – Embedded DevOps to the Rescue! You can listen on your favorite podcast app or watch with subtitles on YouTube.

In one week I’m running Getting Started with Embedded Rust. The webinar runs live on Wednesday, June 19, at 11am EDT with the recording available to those who registered.

And then Join me this June 24-26 in Santa Clara, CA for #SensorsConverge2024! Use my code SC24SPEAKER for $100 off a VIP or Conference Pass, or a FREE Expo Hall Pass!

Happy coding,

Industry News and Cool Stuff

3 Tips for using CMake with embedded software (Embedded.com)

With its robust and flexible build system, CMake stands out as an indispensable tool for developers aiming to streamline their workflow, improve build times, and facilitate cross-platform development.

Where should you put the { ?  (Embedded.com)  

The { is the opening curly brace, which signifies the start of a code block. Code enclosed by curly braces ‘{ }’ are executed together. Yet, teams will waste precious time arguing over where to place it.

How to Develop a Revision-Controlled Software Architecture with Mermaid.js (Embedded.com)

“Mermaid lets you create diagrams and visualizations using text and code.” It’s a JavaScript-based tool allows you to create UML diagrams using Markdown-like syntax.

Embedded Frontier Podcast

In this episode, Jacob Beningo discusses the importance of DevOps in the embedded software development industry. He emphasizes the need for DevOps to improve project delivery, efficiency, and product quality. Jacob provides insights into the principles of DevOps, the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, and the impact of DevOps on software development processes. He also shares actionable steps for implementing DevOps in embedded software development.

Takeaways:

• Embedded DevOps is crucial for improving project delivery, efficiency, and product quality in embedded software development.

• The principles of DevOps include incremental value delivery, improved collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.

• Implementing a CI/CD pipeline is essential for automating software development processes and improving code quality.

• DevOps transforms how embedded systems are developed, leading to cleaner and more efficient software development processes.

• Actionable steps for implementing DevOps include defining an ideal pipeline, creating a roadmap, and setting up a DevOps framework for remote software building.

Listen via your favorite podcast app or with subtitles on YouTube.

June Webinar

Getting Started with Embedded Rust

Wednesday, June 19, at 11am EDT

The recording will be made available to those who register.

Will Rust be the long-awaited language that finally displaces C and ushers in a modern programming language?

Attendees at this webinar walk away understanding the advantages and disadvantages of using Rust in an embedded system. We’ll also demonstrate Rust techniques using the STM32U5 NUCLEO board.

Topics covered:

• How Rust fits into the industry in the big picture

• Containerizing the Rust environment

• The peripheral access crate (PAC)

• Creating your first blinky LED program

• Rust language fundamentals

Sensors Converge Conference

Join me this June 24-26 in Santa Clara, CA for #SensorsConverge2024! I’m hosting a Rust C for Programmers Pre-Conference Workshop. Use my code SC24SPEAKER for $100 off a VIP or Conference Pass, or a FREE Expo Hall Pass!

Embedded Software Academy