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 […]
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” […]
eBook: Why Embedded Is Broken: The Hidden Costs of Being Left Behind
Discover why traditional embedded firmware development is stuck—and how to fix it. This free ebook explores the challenges holding teams back and lays out a better path forward using modern […]
How To Protect Your Firmware: 5 Mistakes To Avoid
By: Joe Schneider
You put a massive amount of time, energy, and cost into developing your firmware. As such, protecting your firmware should be a top priority. Avoiding these 5 mistakes will help ensure your firmware stays secure.
Bridging the Gap: Real-World Collaboration for Software and Firmware
Firmware development is rarely a simple process. It’s a complicated, cross-disciplinary effort in which hardware and software teams must collaborate to deliver reliable, maintainable products. When these groups operate in […]
eGuide: The Journey of Modernizing Your Embedded Firmware Development Process
Dive into the unique challenges of embedded firmware development—such as hardware constraints, diverse platforms, and complex testing—and discover how modern CI pipelines can revolutionize your process. This eGuide from Dojo […]
Common Firmware Development Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Introduction Firmware is rarely glamorous, but it is often the reason products fail in the field. From random lockups to battery drain and missed deadlines, the most damaging issues usually […]
What is Dojo Five reading in June 2025?
“Dojo” translates to “place of the way” and represents an environment for immersive learning. Here at Dojo 5, we prioritize that learning by encouraging our engineers to always be on […]
How to Align External Firmware Development Teams with your Internal Engineering Process
In today’s fast-paced product development landscape, many companies turn to external firmware development teams to accelerate time-to-market, access specialized expertise, and manage workload fluctuations. However, one of the biggest challenges […]
Powering Product Roadmaps with Modern Embedded Firmware Development
Product roadmapping is the strategic backbone of innovation, outlining the vision and direction for product development. But embedded firmware development often presents challenges that can slow down this process. By […]