There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the embedded software community and become an embedded software developer. IoT devices are now part of our everyday lives, and the general pace of technological change and innovation continues to gather speed. To satisfy this largely consumer-driven... read more →

If client is king, how far should you go to respect that mantra, and at what cost to the end product? An inherent part of embedded development is dealing with clients, their expectations, needs and quirks. It can be an enjoyable part of the job when things run smoothly and... read more →

As a system of interconnected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has existed for decades, albeit under different names and in different guises. The ability to connect, communicate with, and remotely manage immense numbers of networked, automated devices via the internet has now permeated all areas of our lives. However,... read more →

The idea of readable code - that it should be written to make it as easy as possible for future readers to understand - is not new. Brian Kernighan and PJ Plauger's book, The Elements of Programming Style, was first published in 1974, around the same time as the embedded... read more →

Why are serial ports still useful? It is hard to find them on desktop PCs and laptops but they are still an important part of many embedded systems. Here is my list of uses and why I think they're important. 1. Console i/o When I am working on an embedded... read more →

Richard Quinnell recently commented in his article Embedded Design Profession Under Siege: "Embedded systems development as a profession is under siege. Companies like Oracle want to turn the millions of Java web programmers into embedded developers for the Internet of Things. Low-cost development boards such as the Arduino are reducing... read more →