Extreme Programming Resources
Filed Under Help, Resources | Posted on December 20, 2007
Extreme Programming is a topic that has a fair amount of resources available where you can read up about it, learn from experiences of people, and also get access to resources for working with XP. Here is a listing for some resources that will help when trying to learn about Extreme Programming. 1. TechRepublic 2. [...]
Problems with Extreme Programming
Filed Under Development, Issues, Iterative, Model, Process, Software | Posted on December 20, 2007
Chances are, when you are speaking to people about a software project and mention some development model, somebody will refer to Extreme Programming very enthusiastically and encourage you to try it, promising some incredible experiences. However, there are some issues with Extreme Programming, and it would be good if people reviewed these issues before going [...]
Characteristics Of Embedded Systems
Filed Under Embedded | Posted on December 15, 2007
Embedded computing systems generally exhibit rich functionality—complex functionality is usually the reason for introducing CPUs into the design. However, they also exhibit many non-functional requirements that make the task especially challenging: • Real-time deadlines that will cause system failure if not met; • Multi-rate operation • In many cases, low power consumption • Low manufacturing [...]
What is an embedded system ?
Filed Under Terms | Posted on December 15, 2007
An embedded system is some combination of computer hardware and software, either fixed in capability or programmable, that is specifically designed for a particular kind of application device. Industrial machines, automobiles, medical equipment, cameras, household appliances, airplanes, vending machines, and toys as well as the more obvious cellular phone and PDA are among the myriad [...]
