Writing better embedded Software

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Argues for concrete changes: replace register macros with typed structs and then classes to make misuse compile-time errors, add static_assert checks to detect padding, and use enumerations plus an enum-indexed IVT so invalid interrupt indexes fail to compile. C remains dominant (about two thirds of projects) while C++ share trends downward and Python appears at 5% in 2017. Shows these techniques compile to similar code size and performance and reduce debugger time by catching bugs earlier.

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1. 0:00Introduction and background
2. 6:58Defining embedded systems
3. 10:55Embedded developer challenges
4. 12:35Embedded community and team
5. 18:06Programming techniques and I/O
6. 23:07Psychology and framing
7. 25:58Improving interfaces with C++
8. 29:15Language trends and industry lag
9. 34:30Addressing resistance to change
10. 39:03Type systems and compile safety
11. 46:55Pragmatic C++ adoption
12. 54:45Case study: Interrupt handlers
13. 1:06:49Conclusion and Q&A

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