Prerequisites
Before starting Embedded Systems, make sure you have:
- C/C++
- RTOS
- Microcontrollers
Your first month
Focus on shipping small, complete artifacts:
- C
- Digital electronics
- MCUs
Common beginner mistakes
Skip these to save weeks:
- Watching without building
- Jumping frameworks weekly
- Skipping fundamentals
- Not shipping anything public
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