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0 pointspjmlp3y ago0 comments

C++ for starters, would already be an improvment, provided string, array and vector classes with bounds checking, get used instead of raw C pointers.

Alongside RAII for resource management.

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youarethejoke3y ago

For most embedded stuff those are just extra hassle and not worth it. C and its raw pointers and are really all you need most of the time. The need to have some discipline and expertise to produce solid code with confidence is not a bad thing in the embedded domain. If the code truly is critical you need to dive deep into verification techniques anyway.

pjmlpOP3y ago

Sure we all know that the S in IoT stands for security.

timbit423y ago

Rust has already begun to replace C in the embedded space.

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