Embedded Systems Software Development with ARM and GCC

Build foundational embedded software using GCC, Git, and Linux, and learn to write and compile efficient code for ARM microcontrollers.

4.5 (652) ⏱ 1h 31m 📚 3 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Entering the world of embedded systems requires understanding how software interacts directly with hardware. This text-based course guides you through setting up a professional development environment and writing your first embedded applications. You will transition from a general programmer to an embedded developer capable of configuring toolchains, writing hardware-targeted code, and managing your code repository. You will learn how to compile software for ARM microcontrollers using the GNU Toolchain and manage your projects within a Linux-based environment. What you'll learn: Understand core embedded systems terminology, architecture, and memory mapping; Configure a robust GNU Toolchain GCC build system for ARM microcontrollers; Apply Git version control workflows tailored for hardware-focused software projects; Write clean, hardware-efficient C code using modern standards and static analysis practices; Develop and debug embedded applications inside a Linux virtual environment. The course begins with the absolute fundamentals of embedded architecture and memory, followed by step-by-step guidance on setting up your build tools. Through clear written explanations and code walkthroughs, you will progress to compiling and structuring software for real-world microcontrollers. This course is designed for aspiring embedded engineers, software developers, and tech enthusiasts who want to transition to hardware programming, with no prior hardware experience required. Start your journey into embedded systems development today.

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  • Short & focused
    1h 31m of practical content

Reviews (9)

Shlomo Kogan IL Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-12-17T21:01:04+00:00

A good introduction. The structure was mostly clear, but I wish there were a few more real-world examples. Still, learned a lot.

Toyin Odumosu NG
★ 4 · 2025-11-05T04:26:04+00:00

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

Penelope Cox AU Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-10-26T22:00:04+00:00

Decent introduction. The structure was logical, but I wish there had been more hands-on practice beyond the basic examples.

松本 陸 JP
★ 3 · 2025-10-23T20:41:04+00:00

Good introduction to the topic. The structure was logical, and most of the examples were relevant, though I wished for more depth in certain areas.

Constanza Baeza CL Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-08-04T12:38:04+00:00

Good introduction. I appreciated the clear steps, although some of the later modules could have used more examples.

Ricardo Pinto PT
★ 4 · 2025-06-27T14:40:04+00:00

A solid introduction to the topic. The examples provided were helpful, but I wish there were more opportunities for hands-on practice.

Lina Johansson SE Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-04-20T00:35:04+00:00

It provides a good starting point. My main issue was with the clarity of a couple of the later modules.

خديجة علي الجاسم BH Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-02-10T14:17:04+00:00

It's a decent introduction. Could benefit from more diverse examples and a slightly better flow between modules.

Astrid Lindgren SE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-01-17T07:23:04+00:00

Pretty good overall. Some sections felt a little rushed, but the core content was solid and the examples were useful. I learned a lot.

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