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Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development: Misusing timer callbacks or interrupt routines

Sep 9, 20253 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development: Missing synchronisation in producer-consumer scenarios

Sep 1, 20254 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development: Assuming atomicity for multi-byte data

📘 Introduction This is Part 5 of our 5-part series on concurrency and timing mistakes in Embedded C. In Part 4, we covered the dangers of misusing timer callbacks or interrupt routines. Now we’ll explore a subtle yet dangerous mistake: assuming that...

Sep 16, 20253 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development: Race conditions with global variables

Aug 26, 20253 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development: Using delay() or busy loops for timing

Aug 19, 20254 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development - Buffer Overflows and Memory Leaks

Article photo by Jorge Ramirez on Unsplash 📘 Introduction In this final article of our 4-part series related to memory management, we wrap up the most common memory pitfalls in Embedded C. In Part 3, we looked at real-time allocation issues and how...

Aug 1, 20254 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development - Why malloc() Breaks Real-Time Systems

Article photo by Jorge Ramirez on Unsplash 📘 Introduction Welcome to Part 3 of our series on common mistakes in Embedded C development. In Part 2, we explored how unsafe pointer use can lead to instability and crashes. This article focuses on why d...

Jul 28, 20254 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development - Pointers Done Wrong

Article photo by Jorge Ramirez on Unsplash 📘 Introduction This is Part 2 of our 4-part series on memory mistakes in Embedded C. In Part 1, we discussed stack overflows and how modern C practices can prevent them. Today, we’ll take on unsafe pointer...

Jul 21, 20253 min read

Common Mistakes in Embedded C Development - Modern C and Stack Overflows

Article photo by Jorge Ramirez on Unsplash 📘 Introduction C is everywhere. From tiny temperature sensors to aerospace control systems, C has been the undisputed king of embedded development for decades. According to the JetBrains Developer Ecosyste...

Jul 16, 20254 min read

ESP32 vs Other Microcontrollers: Why It’s a Game-Changer for IoT

Introduction Looking for the brains behind your next IoT project? The ESP32 might be just what you need. 💡 The ESP32 is a low-cost, low-power system on a chip (SoC) developed by Espressif. It features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, dual...

Jun 20, 20258 min read

What Is a Microcontroller? The Tiny Brain Behind Every IoT Device

Introduction Not long ago, a light bulb was just a light bulb. A thermostat simply controlled temperature. A door lock needed a key. Today, these devices have become “smart.” They can sense, respond, communicate, and even learn. But what makes them s...

Jun 11, 20259 min read

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