2009년 3월 12일 목요일

A Note to Embedded System Professionals

Why should we study further on fundamentals of embedded systems?
  • First, techniques such as high-level language programming and real-time operating systems are very important in making large, complex embedded systems that actually work. The industry is littered with failed system designs that didn't work because their designers tried to hack their way out of problems rather than stepping back and taking a wider view of the problem.
  • Second, the components used to build embedded systems are constantly changing, but the principles remain constant. Once you understand the basic principles involved in creating complex embedded systems, you can quickly learn a new microprocessor ( or even programming language) and apply the same fundamental principles to your new components.
"Wayne Wolf, Computers as Components - Preface"
  • Is it fun all of the time? Of course not. We pay for the thrills by wading through mind-numbing technical articles and putting up with unenlightened bosses. But if you love technical challenges, fighting really tough problems that span the range from hardware to software to even the basic science of some devices, embedded is the field for you. Be tough, be determined, think long-term… and have fun.
"Jack Ganssle, How to Become and Embedded Geek"

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