Software Development

Fundamentals and Practical Guide to Microcontroller Technology: Understanding Why Engineers Earn High Salaries

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Fundamentals and Practical Guide to Microcontroller Technology: Understanding Why Engineers Earn High Salaries

1. Overview of Microcontroller Technology 1.1 Definition and Core Architecture A microcontroller is an integrated circuit that incorporates a central processing unit (CPU) with data processing capabilities, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), various I/O ports, an interrupt system, timers/counters, and possibly additional circuits such as display drivers, pulse width modulation circuits, analog multiplexers, … Read more

Chapter Two – Fundamentals of Computer Systems (II) – Embedded Systems and Software

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Embedded Systems and Software Illustration An embedded system is a dedicated computer system designed for specific applications, tightly integrating information processing and physical processes. Embedded systems are application-centric, based on computer systems, and integrate configurable and customizable software and hardware into a single dedicated computer system. Illustration The basic working principles of embedded systems Components … Read more

The Explosion of Generative AI Programming: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Potential in Software Development

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The Explosion of Generative AI Programming: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Potential in Software Development

Software, as the cornerstone of the digital age, has always been a combination of intellectual and labor-intensive processes. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, particularly in machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) technologies, the traditional model of software development is ushering in an unprecedented wave of intelligence. AI is increasingly becoming the core … Read more

From C Language to Assembly Language

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From C Language to Assembly Language

First, let me introduce the software development process in my work. Our company produces a physical product, and the software part of the product is developed and maintained by multiple departments. The code from our team is compiled into static libraries (.a) or dynamic libraries (.so) depending on the product form, and together with libraries … Read more

C Language Mastery: Understanding the Past and Present of C Programming

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C Language Mastery: Understanding the Past and Present of C Programming

C Language: The Programming Cornerstone and Technical Legend of Half a Century I am Feri, a veteran with 12 years of experience in the coding world. From Java to HarmonyOS, from embedded systems to AI, I firmly believe that the foundation of all complex systems lies in the most basic languages. Today, let us unveil … Read more

What Does an Embedded Development Engineer Do?

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What Does an Embedded Development Engineer Do?

What Does an Embedded Development Engineer Do? The “Brain Surgeons” of Trillion-Device Industries 🚀 The Ubiquitous Invisible Battlefield: Your smartphone executes 3 billion instructions per second, smart cars have 100 million lines of code, and aircraft engine sensors operate stably at -50°C—all thanks to embedded systems!💡 Industry Explosive Growth: Over 4.3 billion IoT devices globally … Read more

The AI Revolution at Windsurf: Transformation from GPU Virtualization to AI Programming Tools and Future Prospects

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The AI Revolution at Windsurf: Transformation from GPU Virtualization to AI Programming Tools and Future Prospects

Background InformationThis document is a transcript of an episode of the “Light Cone” podcast, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in programming, specifically highlighting the development journey of Windsurf and the entrepreneurial story of its CEO and co-founder, Verun. The interview delves into how Windsurf transitioned from a GPU virtualization company to an … Read more

Python Class Constants: 6 Practical Tips for More Elegant Code

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Python Class Constants: 6 Practical Tips for More Elegant Code

In a million-dollar bug incident last year during a promotional event on an e-commerce platform, a new user coupon value unexpectedly changed from 50 yuan to 500 yuan, resulting in losses exceeding one million within two hours. After investigation, it was found that a developer mistakenly changed <span>COUPON_VALUE = 50</span> to 500 while modifying the … Read more

The Battle of Code: Rust vs C for the Safety of a Billion Devices!

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The Battle of Code: Rust vs C for the Safety of a Billion Devices!

Introduction: Attention everyone! Tweede Golf has made a significant move; they want to uncover how to expose memory vulnerabilities and prove the superpowers of the Rust language in protecting the safety of billions of devices. The Dutch Rust software engineering consultancy Tweede Golf recently conducted an experiment that yielded surprising results, revealing why Rust is … Read more