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Issue #190

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Welcome back to the Embedded Bytes newsletter!

In this issue, you’ll find:

• Zephyr RTOS: Leveraging an Ecosystem of Drivers and Middleware

• Why Embedded Teams Still Struggle with Code Reuse (and How to Fix it)

• Industry News and Insights

• Upcoming Industry Events

• Join the Conversation

• Jobs

• Upgrade Your Skills, Processes, and Architecture

If you missed my free webinar, “Mastering Zephyr Devicetree“, you can watch it on-demand by registering here.

I’ll be giving a keynote at the Embedded Online Conference, May 11 – 16, entitled

Firmware 2035: The Future of Embedded Development. You can save $200 on your registration until February 1st!

Happy Coding,

P.S. If you’re looking for a new position, there’s an interesting job posting in the jobs section this month!

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Industry News and Insights

What you’ll learn:

• How Zephyr Devicetree works and why it’s central to scalable firmware

• How to read and reason about Devicetree source files and bindings

• When and how to use Devicetree overlays effectively

• Practical Devicetree examples on the NXP FRDM-MCXN947 board

• Using MCU configurator tools and AI to accelerate Devicetree development

• Common pitfalls and  how to avoid them

On-Demand Now

Upcoming Industry Events

A lot is going on in the industry over the next couple of months. Here are some of the upcoming events, both free and paid:

Join the Conversation

Follow me on LinkedIn for daily tips, insights, and strategies to help you develop faster, smarter firmware. Here are a few recent highlights:

Not invented here syndrome is quietly killing embedded teams . . .

Comments aren’t as helpful as you might think . . .

Jobs

Johnson Outdoors is seeking a CI/CD Engineer to join our Fishing Group (Humminbird, MinnKota, Cannon) in Alpharetta, GA.

As a global leader in outdoor recreation, we need an automation champion to scale the pipelines powering our embedded Linux and RTOS-based products. You will own the build systems for large C/C++ projects and streamline the delivery of cutting-edge fishing technology.

The key requirements for this role include strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins, along with containerization technologies like Docker. Candidates should have proficiency in build systems, particularly Yocto (BitBake), CMake, and Make. A solid foundation in Python and Shell scripting is essential, complemented by an understanding of C and C++. See job posting for all details.

Apply for CI/CD Engineer, Embedded Systems at https://www.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/careers

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Upgrade Your Skills, Processes, and Architecture

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Here are 4 ways I can help you:

1. Faster. Smarter. Firmware: A 2-Day seminar on modern practices for better embedded systems. Doing software the right way means fewer bugs and earlier deliveries. This seminar gives your team the tools and techniques to develop software with fewer bugs in less time by leveraging modern techniques to develop faster and smarter. To learn more, email me at [email protected]

2. Embedded Software Academy: Enhance your skills, streamline your processes, and elevate your architecture. Join my academy for on-demand, hands-on workshops and cutting-edge development resources designed to transform your career and keep you ahead of the curve.

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