Why is it important for students to know about debugging software and embedded systems?
Most people don’t know what an embedded system is, even though they own dozens of them! An embedded product is anything with smarts – with a computer or microprocessor embedded inside – like a cell phone, a remote control, an iPod, or even in once humble products like toasters. Since more and more of these devices have software in them, they often have bugs which can be challenging to figure out. Software errors are estimated to cost the U.S. economy $60 billion a year. Software bugs in medical devices have killed patients. Student engineers who will design, build, or test smart products will face debugging challenges. Effective problem- solving skills will make a student a valuable asset to any company. How do you expect readers to use this book? The book can be enjoyed in a number of ways; it was written for folks of all experience levels from students and new engineers to seasoned technologists. Each mystery provides a “Day in the Life” for folks curious about working in industry. E
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