crash course

Demand for embedded programming is growing like crazy, so anyone looking for some job security might consider becoming an ace embedded programmer. It helps to have some programming experience, but even raw beginners can get started inexpensively and learn on their own. One of the friendliest introductions to embedded coding is Arduino, which is a popular open embedded hardware and software platform with hundreds of howtos and projects to try out. Here are the basics of both electronics and Arduino coding in a fun project.