5 Reasons to start using C++ over C
More than a decade ago there was a constant debate and anticipation as to when C++ would finally eclipse C…
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CEC – Transitioning from C to C++
The C Programming language has been a dominate tool in embedded systems since its inception but as compiler and microcontroller…
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Tips and Tricks – 5 Tips for Developing Real-time C++ Applications
Object-oriented programming has become a very popular and critical programming methodology for developing applications. While traditional embedded software development has…
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10 Questions for a Successful Code Review
Over the years I’ve noticed a number of common gotchas when reviewing code. They’re there no matter what the size…
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Tools – Partitioning Flash Space with the Linker
The linker is probably the least talked about tool available to embedded software developers. For many, the linker is ignored…
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Ternary Operator versus the if/else statement …
When I’m teaching “C Programming for Embedded Systems”, I’m often asked whether the ternary operator should be used or an…
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It’s the end of C as we know it!
The C programming language has been with embedded software developers since its creation in 1972. Ever since then C has…
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Embedded Basics – 10 Qualities of Portable Firmware
Portable Firmware …. is modular is loosely coupled has high cohesion is ANSI-C compliant has a clean interface has a…
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Tips and Tricks – Learning to write portable code using ANSI-C
Embedded software engineers should be interested in writing production software that is portable and reusable. Societal demands for refreshing embedded…
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Embedded Basics – The difference of ‘ ‘ and ” “
Embedded software developers commonly interface with low level sensors and have a good understanding of how to work with signed…
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Tools – Open Source Circular Buffers
Circular buffers are a critical component to have in the embedded software engineers’ toolbox. Over the years there have been…
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Embedded Basics – 5 Tips for using portable types
In order to reuse and port embedded software it is absolutely imperative that the code be written without any ambiguity….