Название: Embedded Software Design: A Practical Approach to Architecture, Processes, and Coding Techniques
Автор: Jacob Beningo
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2022
Страниц: 474
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 41.6 MB

This book will teach you how to design higher-quality embedded software from concept through production. Embedded systems are typically designed using microcontrollers to build electronic systems with a dedicated function and real-time responses. Modern systems need to carefully balance a complex set of features, manage security, and even run machine learning inferences while maintaining reasonable costs, scalability, and robustness.

The embedded software triad consists of:

• Software Architecture and Design
• Agile, DevOps, and Processes
• Development and Coding Skills

To be successful, embedded software designers, developers, and teams must not just master the embedded software triad but also balance them. Too much focus on one area will disrupt the development cycle and lead to late deliveries, going over budget, and even buggy, low-quality software. None of us want that outcome. This brings us to the question, “How can we balance the triad?”

Embedded System Design starts with a basic introduction to embedded software architecture and the considerations for a successful design. We then break down how to architect an RTOS-based application and explore common design patterns and building blocks. Next, we discuss embedded software design processes such as TDD, CI/CD, modeling, and simulation that can be used to accelerate development. Finally, we will discuss how to select a microcontroller, write configurable code, coding strategies, techniques, and tools developers can’t live without.

By the end of this book, you will have a defined development process, understand modern software architecture, and be equipped to start building embedded systems.

You will:

Learn how to design and build embedded systems in a practical manner
Understand what sound embedded system design is and how to employ it
Explore modern development processes for quality systems
Know where the bits hit the silicon: how to select a microcontroller
Master techniques to write configurable, automated code