Automating Reliability Engineering with Unit Testing, HIL Testing & EmbedOps – Part 1
A key challenge for embedded systems developers is ensuring high-reliability operation in products designed for years-long deployments, sometimes in remote locations. A prime example of such a device is a […]
Firmware Development vs. Software Development: What Sets These Disciplines Apart
Managing firmware projects is fundamentally different from managing traditional software projects. While both disciplines require technical expertise, planning, and coordination, firmware project management introduces unique challenges due to its deep […]
Be The Cppcheck Ruler
realize that you need to create your own rules to catch specific bugs, then this is the right blog for you. There are two ways to set your own Cppcheck […]
The Git Cherry-pick and Git Rebase Interactive Combo
Version control is necessary, but using it well is an art. Today I am going to give an overview of two Git commands that I found helpful during software development, […]
IEC-62304 Medical Device Software – Software Life Cycle Processes Primer – Part 1
The IEC-62304 Software Lifecycle Standard requires a lot of self-reflection to scrutinize and document your development processes. There is an endless pursuit of perfection when it comes to heavily regulated […]
Docker: An Ideal Development Environment
Docker is a revolutionary tool that provides speed and repeatability for an embedded team. While traditionally used in non-firmware environments, there is enormous potential to improve the development efforts of […]
On-Demand Webinar: Building Smarter Sports and Wellness Tech
embedded firmware powers innovation in wearables, sports equipment, and wellness devices. Joe Schneider, CEO of Dojo Five, shares real-world case studies, highlights key challenges in firmware development, and outlines modern […]
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration From An Engineer’s Perspective
Due to the complexity of a firmware project, it requires the involvement of teams with diverse expertise. The success of a project is dependent on the interaction between the teams. […]
Top 10 Challenges in Modern Firmware Development (and How to Solve Them)
We live in a software-driven world, but it’s firmware—the quiet workhorse under the hood—that keeps everything running smoothly. Whether it’s a smart thermostat adjusting your home’s temperature, a surgical robot […]
Best Tools for Firmware Developers in 2025
This blog post will touch on some of the best and most useful Firmware development tools. Before we begin, there are a few caveats to be aware of. The “Best” […]
The Role of Version Control in Modern Firmware Development
Version control, also known as source control, is a tool that tracks and manages changes to files in a software project. It has been widely practiced by software teams to […]
Setting Up Automated Firmware Builds
Developers and managers can trust firmware releases by automating their build process.