Learn EMBEDDED-C with Real Code Examples

Execution time depends on MCU clock speed

Interrupts should be kept short to avoid latency

Memory footprint must fit MCU RAM/Flash constraints

Efficient code improves power consumption

Use hardware timers for precise timing tasks

Validate inputs to avoid undefined behavior

Use volatile keyword for hardware registers to avoid optimization issues

Ensure ISR routines are safe and short

Memory bounds checking is essential

Avoid unsafe pointer arithmetic on critical data

Measure execution time of critical loops

Monitor interrupt latency

Log sensor inputs and outputs

Track memory usage

Analyze timing for real-time correctness

Use modular functions

Document hardware interactions

Validate ISR and peripheral logic

Unit test critical functions

Ensure memory and timing efficiency