There is often pressure on embedded software developers to develop “good software” or “good code.” The problem is the idea of good code is often subjective. What I consider to be good code might be ...

At CES 2024, a French startup is presenting the notion of frugal code in embedded software by identifying and quantifying the optimization potential of the code. WedoLow, a spinoff from three research ...

In the world of embedded systems, the language debate is alive and well. For years, C has dominated this space, its minimalistic design and low-level control giving embedded engineers the tools to ...

Swedish tool developer Atollic has launched a version of ts TrueSTUDIO development environment for embedded C and C++ that includes code testing and test quality measurement features as standard. The ...

The problem here is not necessarily an input validation problem. Thesystem call's function is to execute a command specified in a string.The problem, in this case, is the context of the call. The ...

Security issues go beyond buffer overflows. How standards help with commonly exploited weaknesses. Improving code quality and safety with code-analysis tools. On the other hand, as Code Red caused ...

Prepare for Safety-Critical Embedded Systems at MTU. When software lives inside machines, failure isn’t an inconvenience—it’s a safety, reliability, and security risk. From vehicles and aircraft to ...

One of the biggest dreams anyone has is to make a living doing what they love. For all hackers, makers, and DIYers with a passion for embedded systems, it may make sense initially to pursue embedded ...