Using open source and free software seems to be engrained in the DNA of software developers. Given a choice to pay or build a developer will usually choose build. When it comes to compilers, building their own compiler would take far too long and be very error prone so developers choose open source tools such … Continue reading Open Source versus Commercial Compilers
Embedded software development is usually performed under severe resource constraints not only from a business stand-point but from the microcontroller as well. Upgrading to a higher end processor may result in a project that is not financially feasible especially for high volume applications where every penny can make difference. I’ve recently been playing with a … Continue reading Tools – Optimizing Firmware using DRT