Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

Tooling as the focus

This course concentrates on the software environment around embedded development rather than only the code. The work centers on ARM-based microcontrollers, and the assignments include building a build system with the GNU Toolchain GCC.

Hands-on practice

You work with Git version control and develop software in Linux inside a virtual machine. Configuration management and code review ideas are introduced alongside, so the course teaches habits used in team projects, not just how to compile a program.

Who it is for

• Developers who already write C and want a professional build workflow
• Engineers preparing for team-based embedded projects

With an intermediate level listed, it assumes some comfort with programming before you start. The assignments are hands-on, so budget time for setting up the Linux virtual machine and toolchain.