More than a decade ago there was a constant debate and anticipation as to when C++ would finally eclipse C and become the dominant embedded systems programming language. To this … Continue reading 5 Reasons to start using C++ over 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 technologies have advanced, more modern and object-oriented languages are beginning … Continue reading CEC – Transitioning from C to C++
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 mostly been developed using the procedural language C, C++ and … Continue reading Tips and Tricks – 5 Tips for Developing Real-time C++ Applications
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 the company or how mature the development process (and I … Continue reading 10 Questions for a Successful Code Review
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 for most if not the entire development cycle. Yet, the … Continue reading Tools – Partitioning Flash Space with the Linker
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 if/else statement. Hidden behind the question is really the need … Continue reading Ternary Operator versus the if/else statement …
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 been a blazing constant, surviving even the big push in … Continue reading It’s the end of C as we know it!
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 Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) is readable and maintainable is simple … Continue reading Embedded Basics – 10 Qualities of Portable Firmware
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 systems every 12 – 18 months are quite demanding and … Continue reading Tips and Tricks – Learning to write portable code using ANSI-C
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 and unsigned types but when it comes to strings and … Continue reading Embedded Basics – The difference of ‘ ‘ and ” “