m3y54m_Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap/README.md

# Embedded Systems Engineering Roadmap

This roadmap is designed to assist beginners aspiring to build a career as an Embedded Engineer / Developer. To provide comprehensive guidance, I have carefully selected the topics based on current open job requirements and organized them according to my personal experience.

Becoming an embedded engineer requires a broad understanding of both software and hardware. If you are starting on this journey, you must be highly motivated and passionate to pursue this path. The field of embedded systems demands a solid understanding of hardware functionality. But, as the well-known saying goes, "Hardware is hard!". So, patience and passion are the essential qualities that will help you overcome the various challenges encountered along this journey.

## Roadmap

![Embedded Systems Engineering Roadmap](https://github.com/m3y54m/Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap/releases/latest/download/Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap.png)

## Learning Resources

### ⭐️ Featured Material

#### 🔎 Google

- [Searching is Your Super Power!](https://www.google.com)

#### 🎥 Courses and Youtube Channels

- [Fastbit Embedded Brain Academy](https://fastbitlab.com/)
- [Quantum Leaps, LLC (YouTube Channel)](https://www.youtube.com/@StateMachineCOM)
- [DigiKey (YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@digikey)
- [element14 presents (YouTube Channel)](https://www.youtube.com/@element14presents)
- [Ben Eater (YouTube Channel)](https://www.youtube.com/@BenEater)
- [Phil’s Lab (YouTube Channel)](https://www.youtube.com/@PhilsLab)

#### 📚 Books

- [Embedded System Design with ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers: Applications with C, C++ and MicroPython - Cem Ünsalan, Hüseyin Deniz Gürhan, Mehmet Erkin Yücel](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-88439-0)
- [A Hands-On Guide to Designing Embedded Systems - Adam Taylor, Dan Binnun, Saket Srivastava](https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Guide-Designing-Embedded-Systems/dp/1630816833)

#### 🤡 Simulation

- [Wokwi - Online ESP32, STM32, Arduino Simulator](https://wokwi.com/)
- [QEMU](https://www.qemu.org/)

#### 🕹️ Arduino

If you do not have any background in programming embedded systems, Arduino boards and libraries are the best choice for you to start and learn the basics. Just keep in mind that most of the Arduino libraries are developed only for learning purposes and are not are not optimized to be used in industry. If you want to become a professional embedded developer, you should have the ability to utilize industry-compliant APIs and frameworks provided and qualified by microcontroller vendors such as STM32Cube for STM32 microcontrollers or ESP-IDF for Espressif microcontrollers.

- [Getting Started with Arduino](https://docs.arduino.cc/learn/starting-guide/getting-started-arduino)
- [New Arduino Tutorials](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGs0VKk2DiYw-L-RibttcvK-WBZm8WLEP)
- [Arduino in a commercial product?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LzsqeSCAc)

#### 🐜 PlatformIO

PlatformIO is a cross-platform, cross-architecture, multiple framework, professional tool for embedded systems engineers and for software developers who write applications for embedded products.

- [PlatformIO - A professional collaborative platform for embedded development](https://platformio.org/)

#### 👨‍🏫 Educational Websites

- [DeepBlueMbedded](https://deepbluembedded.com/)
- [Microchip University](https://mu.microchip.com/)
- [SparkFun Learn: Learn at SparkFun Electronics](https://learn.sparkfun.com/)
- [Adafruit Learning System](https://learn.adafruit.com/)
- [Random Nerd Tutorials | Learn ESP32, ESP8266, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi](https://randomnerdtutorials.com/)
- [ControllersTech](https://controllerstech.com/)

#### ⚒️ Projects

- [STM32 Firmware](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXSyc11qLa1a4Tqbz228dPZfMrs-KRpzA)
- [Udemy – STM32 : Internet Of Things with 4G LTE Modem - Hardware](https://www.udemy.com/course/stm32-internet-of-things-with-4g-lte-modem-hardware/)

> **Note:** It is not necessary to read or watch all of the following materials,
> but it is important to study enough to have at least a basic understanding of each topic.
> Of course, the more you study and practice, the deeper and wider your knowledge will become.
> This will ultimately improve your skills as an engineer.
> 
> Some the resources mentioned here will only be used as references. Refer to them only when you need them.

### Electronics Fundamentals

#### Basic Math & Calculus

- [Khan Academy - Calculus 1](https://www.khanacademy.org/math/calculus-1)
- [Calculus - Robert T Smith, Roland Minton](https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/calculus-smith-minton/M9780073383118.html)

#### Electrical Circuits Basics

- [Lessons in Electric Circuits](https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/)
- [Fundamentals of Electric Circuits - Charles K. Alexander, Matthew Sadiku](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260226409?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Q11YHXNY2BK530RQZC4S)
- [Grob’s Basic Electronics - Mitchel E. Schultz](https://a.co/d/g1g73HV)
- [Make: Electronics: Learning by Discovery - Charles Platt](https://a.co/d/fbRoM1R)
- [The Art of Electronics -  Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill](https://artofelectronics.net/)

#### Electronic Components

- [Encyclopedia of Electronic Components - Charles Platt](https://a.co/d/83cSiU7)

#### Digital Circuits & Logic Design

- [Digital Design - Morris Mano](https://www.portcity.edu.bd/files/636444791235373856_Digitallogicdesign.pdf)

#### Computer Architecture

- [Build an 8-bit computer from scratch](https://eater.net/8bit/)
- [Computer Organization and Design: ARM Edition -  David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy](https://github.com/AbderrhmanAbdellatif/ComputerOrganization/blob/master/%5BThe%20Morgan%20Kaufmann%20Series%20in%20Computer%20Architecture%20and%20Design%5D%20David%20A.%20Patterson%2C%20John%20L.%20Hennessy%20-%20Computer%20Organization%20and%20Design_%20The%20Hardware%20Software%20Interface_%20ARM%20Edition%20(2016%2C%20Morgan%20Kaufmann).pdf)
- [Digital Design and Computer Architecture: ARM Edition -  Sarah Harris, David Harris](https://a.co/d/4otoVvI)
- [Embedded Systems Architecture - Tammy Noergaard](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/embedded-systems-architecture/9780123821966/)

### Using Test Equipment

#### Multimeter

- [Learn How to Use a Multimeter!](https://youtu.be/4lAyzRxsbDc)
- [How to Use a Multimeter ](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter/all)

#### Logic Analyzer

- [Instrument Basics: Logic Analyzer](https://youtu.be/u1DYs2I-_lU)

#### Oscilloscope

- [What’s an OSCILLOSCOPE?](https://youtu.be/DgYGRtkd9Vs)
- [How to Use an Oscilloscope](https://youtu.be/u4zyptPLlJI)
- [How to use an oscilloscope / What is an oscilloscope / Oscilloscope tutorial](https://youtu.be/CzY2abWCVTY)

### Prototyping Skills

#### Using Breadboards

- [Everything You Need to Know about Breadboards](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE33WpRWrXs)
- [How to Use a Breadboard](https://youtu.be/6WReFkfrUIk)

#### Hardware Design Basics

- [Electronic Circuit Design - IFE - TU Graz](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLpZ1DoEuR9tbV8r8bMSI94znm6pRB905)
- [Hardware Design - Phil’s Lab](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXSyc11qLa1YhVCZ5xWPuPsE5MkgEy5TF)
- [Microcontroller-Based Hardware Design With Altium Designer](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HcbClqrOhqBDozF7HmxV-s)

#### PCB Design

- [How To Learn PCB Design (My Thoughts, Journey, and Resources) - Phil's Lab #87](https://youtu.be/aODkA2mrimQ)
- [KiCad 6 STM32 PCB Design Full Tutorial - Phil's Lab #65](https://youtu.be/aVUqaB0IMh4)
- [Intro to KiCad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaCVh2SAZY4&list=PLEBQazB0HUyR24ckSZ5u05TZHV9khgA1O)
- [Altium Academy YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AltiumAcademy)
- [Robert Feranec YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@RobertFeranec)
- [PCB Design for EMI & SI - Phil's Lab #64](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtzPL8wQ8-E)
- [PCB Design for Advanced Users](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5EWfYT_Z93tc9pBF_Sidba_)

#### Soldering

- [How To Solder - Electronics with Becky Stern | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS4v2hIFp9I)
- [HOW TO SOLDER! (Beginner's Guide)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jAw41LRBxU)
- [Soldering Crash Course: Basic Techniques, Tips and Advice!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rmErwU5E-k)
- [How to Solder Through-Hole Components - Another Teaching Moment | DigiKey Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJH7VLGJ4fs)
- [How to Solder QFN MLF Package by Hand (Using a Hot Air Rework Station) | Digi-Key Electronics](https://youtu.be/X3Rc1s6EpSI)
- [From Solderless Breadboard to Soldered Circuit - Electronics with Becky Stern | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Krq7seV1g)

### FPGA Design

- [Introduction to FPGA](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBQazB0HUyT1WmMONxRZn9NmQ_9CIKhb)
- [FPGA Fundamentals](https://nandland.com/fpga-101/)
- [Udemy – FPGA Embedded Design, Part 1 - Verilog](https://www.udemy.com/course/fpga-embedded-design-verilog/)
- [Udemy – FPGA Embedded Design, Part 2 - Basic FPGA Training](https://www.udemy.com/course/fpga-embedded-design-fpgas/)
- [Udemy – FPGA Embedded Design, Part 3 - EDA Tools](https://www.udemy.com/course/fpga-embedded-design-eda-tools/)
- [Udemy – FPGA Embedded Design, Part 4 - Microprocessor Design](https://www.udemy.com/course/fpga-embedded-design-cpu/)

### Programming Fundamentals

#### Algorithms & Data Structures

- [Grokking Algorithms - Aditya Y. Bhargava ](https://www.manning.com/books/grokking-algorithms)
- [Introduction to Algorithms - Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest and Clifford Stein](http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262367509/introduction-to-algorithms/)
- [Udemy – Embedded Systems State Machines & Data Structures](https://www.udemy.com/course/embedded-systems-state-machines-data-structures-like-a-pro/)
- [Data Structures in C](https://www.sanfoundry.com/c-programming-examples-data-structures/)
- [Data Structures - Full Course Using C and C++](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B31LgI4Y4DQ)

#### Design Patterns

- [Design Patterns for Embedded Systems in C - Bruce Powel Douglass](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/design-patterns-for/9781856177078/)

#### State Machines / UML

- [State Machines](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW8O6W-1chxym7TgIPV9k5E8YJtSBToI)
- [Event-Driven Programming](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW8O6W-1chx8Y7Oq2gOE0NUPXmQxu2Wr)
- [Embedded System Design using UML State Machines](https://www.udemy.com/course/embedded-system-design-using-uml-state-machines/)

#### Memory Allocation

- [Understanding the C runtime memory model](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F3lp_F2YpQ)
- [Dynamic Memory Allocation | C Programming Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0qIYWo8igs)
- [What is Memory Leak in C/C++? How can we avoid?](https://aticleworld.com/what-is-memory-leak-in-c-c-how-can-we-avoid/)

### Programming Languages 

#### C

- [W3Schools C Tutorial](https://www.w3schools.com/c/index.php)
- [C Programming for Beginners | Full Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJY5MDLjlo)
- [C Programming Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA1FTfKBAEX4hblYoH6mnq0zsie2w6Wif)
- [The C Programming Language -  Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0131103628?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KRZ8M1WTXWVG0HMSRBXA)
- [C How to Program -  Paul Deitel, Harvey Deitel ](https://deitel.com/c-how-to-program-9-e/)
- [Effective C - An Introduction to Professional C Programming - Robert C. Seacord](https://nostarch.com/Effective_C)

#### C++

- [C++ Tutorial for Beginners - Full Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLnPwxZdW4Y)
- [C++ YouTube Playlist by The Cherno](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrATfBNZ98dudnM48yfGUldqGD0S4FFb)
- [C++ Concurrency in Action - Anthony Williams ](https://www.manning.com/books/c-plus-plus-concurrency-in-action)

#### Assembly

- [Udemy – ARM GNU Assembly Programming From Ground Up](https://www.udemy.com/course/arm-gnu-assembly-programming-from-ground-uptm/)
- [Assembly Language Programming with ARM – Full Tutorial for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmRrPjnEw4)

#### Python

- [Real Python: Python Tutorials](https://realpython.com/)
- [Python Crash Course - Eric Matthes](https://a.co/d/hSMTJwE)
- [MicroPython - Python for microcontrollers](https://micropython.org/)
- [CircuitPython](https://circuitpython.org/)

#### Rust

- [The Embedded Rust Book](https://docs.rust-embedded.org/book/)
- [Community Rust support projects for STM32 microcontrollers](https://github.com/stm32-rs)
- [Rust on ESP Community](https://github.com/esp-rs)

### Build System

#### GCC & Make

- [GCC and Make - Compiling, Linking and Building C/C++ Applications](https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/ehchua/programming/cpp/gcc_make.html)

#### CMake

- [How to CMake Good](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6MXr8gasrGmIiSuVQXpfFuE1uPT615s)

#### Bash Script

- [Bash scripting cheatsheet](https://devhints.io/bash)
- [Bash Scripting Tutorial for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK9Oc6AEnR4)

#### Docker

- [Introduction to Docker for the Embedded Developer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz7ou-VBk-w)

### Version Control

#### Git

- [Git Tutorial for Beginners: Learn Git in 1 Hour](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JJ101D3knE)
- [Git for Professionals Tutorial - Tools & Concepts for Mastering Version Control with Git](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uszj_k0DGsg)

#### SVN (Subversion)

- [Apache® Subversion®](https://subversion.apache.org/)

### Microcontrollers

- [Make: AVR Programming - Elliot Williams](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/make-avr-programming/9781449356484/)
- [Mastering STM32 - Carmine Noviello](https://leanpub.com/mastering-stm32-2nd)
- [Getting Started with STM32 and Nucleo](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBQazB0HUyRYuzfi4clXsKUSgorErmBv)
- [Udemy – Microcontroller Embedded C Programming: Absolute Beginners](https://www.udemy.com/course/microcontroller-embedded-c-programming/)
- [Udemy – Embedded Systems STM32 Low-Layer APIs(LL) Driver Development](https://www.udemy.com/course/embedded-systems-stm32-low-level-ll-driver-development/)
- [Udemy – Embedded Systems STM32 HAL APIs Driver Development](https://www.udemy.com/course/embedded-systems-stm32-hal-apis-driver-development/)

#### GPIO

- [Tutorial 5: Peripheral 1 - General purpose Input Output (GPIO) Configuration in STM32](https://youtu.be/tjDhmavBGf0)

#### ADC

- [How Do ADCs Work? - The Learning Circuit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4BvbAKNQ90)
- [Tutorial 13: ADC in STM32F4](https://youtu.be/vIlG_i3GqeU)
- [Tutorial 14: ADC by Polling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUi6JyUuEJA)

#### DAC

- [How Do DACs Work? - The Learning Circuit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAxrmoVtEtE)
- [DAC in STM32 || Sine wave || HAL || CubeIDE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z1L6ox63j0)

#### Timers

- [STM32 TIMERS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfIJKC1ud8gjLZBzjE3kKBMDEH_lUc428)

#### PWM

- [What is PWM?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Ysdv1xRbA)
- [STM32 Guide #3: PWM + Timers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjN58ceQaF4)

#### Interrupts

- [Polling/Interrupt/DMA differences explained easily](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNPBr3WvuNg)
- [Level Up Your Arduino Code: External Interrupts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61_PKyWjxU)
- [Tutorial 10: Peripheral 2 - Nested Vector Interrupt controller (NVIC) in STM32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwebM-YaSU4)
- [Tutorial 11: LAB - External Interrupt ( EXTI ) Interfacing in STM32 using STM32CUBEMX](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJc0seuBbzI)
- [Tutorial 12: Interrupt Priorities in STM32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXLJD4qJmtk)

#### Watchdog

- [The Watchdog Timer on Arduino](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzZBgH67mgE)
- [WATCHDOGS in STM32 || IWDG and WWDG || CubeIDE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AelNsnpfbcM)

#### DMA

- [STM32 DMA PT 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvLHtXJ_KSg)
- [STM32 DMA PT 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb8dX18xYuo)
- [Getting Started With STM32 & Nucleo Part 4: Working with ADC and DMA - Maker.io](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsZLgqhqfO0)
- [STM32 UART DMA and IDLE LINE || Receive unknown length DATA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo6MC5A8uTE)

#### Bootloader

- [How to Create a Super Simple Bootloader](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkUQ3iMmiYQ&list=PLnMKNibPkDnEb1sphpdFJ3bR9dNy7S6mO)
- [Udemy – STM32Fx Microcontroller Custom Bootloader Development](https://www.udemy.com/course/stm32f4-arm-cortex-mx-custom-bootloader-development/)

#### Power Management

- [SLEEP Mode in STM32F103 || CubeIDE || Low Power Mode || Current Consumption](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKcsGkCG0s)
- [STOP MODE in STM32 || CubeIDE || Low Power Mode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtQhc4XV8k4)

#### GUI Design

- [LVGL](https://lvgl.io/)
- [TouchGFX](https://support.touchgfx.com/4.20/docs/introduction/welcome)

#### Functional Safety

- [Udemy – Functional Safety According to ISO 26262 - Crash Course](https://www.udemy.com/course/iso-26262-crash-course/)

### Interfaces & Protocols

#### Common

- [PROTOCOLS: UART - I2C - SPI - Serial communications #001](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyGwvGzrqp8)

##### UART

- [Understanding UART](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTHckUyxwp8)
- [how does UART work??? (explained clearly)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6m2skVlsQI)
- [Basics of UART Communication | UART Frame Structure | RS 232 Basics | Part1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuvWbRhhpdI)
- [Understanding UART Communication Programming | UART Peripherals | Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmjKRwgddxw)

##### I2C

- [STM32 I2C SLAVE](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfIJKC1ud8gj_P7Qb28aTr0t92uk_vwg0)

##### SPI

- [Getting Started with STM32 and Nucleo Part 5: How to Use SPI | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFKeNPJq50g)

#### Wireless

- [Bluetooth Low Energy Fundamentals - Nordic Semiconductor](https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/bluetooth-low-energy-fundamentals/)

#### Industrial

#### High-Speed

#### Automotive

- [CAN Bus: Serial Communication - How It Works?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSCzRT9TTo&t=21s)
- [CAN Bus: A Beginners Guide Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBrU_eZM110)
- [CAN Bus: A Beginners Guide Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5CVljiLhvc)
- [CAN Bus, OBD2 & J1939 Explained](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpV68vjf4Xo4vZ_SjJ6tTlomYm-k18vDZ)

#### Network

- [Hands-On Network Programming with C - Lewis Van Winkle](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1789349869/aoeu-20)

#### Cellular

- [Cellular IoT Fundamentals - Nordic Semiconductor](https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/cellular-iot-fundamentals/)

### Memories

#### NOR / NAND Flash

#### eMMC

#### EEPROM

- [Using EEPROM with Arduino - Internal & External](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShqvATqXA7g)

#### SRAM / DRAM

### Sensors & Actuators

- [Getting Started With STM32 and Nucleo Part 2: How to Use I2C to Read Temperature Sensor TMP102](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOekyygpR8)
- [GPS Module and STM32 || NEO 6M || Get coordinates, Date, Time, Speed, etc.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_RoaPLahk)
- [Interface MPU6050/GY-521 with STM32 || LCD 20x4 || CubeMx || HAL || SW4STM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxphp9wDnHA)
- [DC Motor Speed Controller PWM With Potentiometer Using STM32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QpegVuV_AQ)

### Operating Systems

#### Operating System Fundamentals

- [Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces -  Remzi H Arpaci-Dusseau, Andrea C Arpaci-Dusseau](https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~remzi/OSTEP/)

#### Embedded Linux

- [Introduction to Embedded Linux](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBQazB0HUyTpoJoZecRK6PpDG31Y7RPB)

##### Linux Kernel

- [The Linux Programming Interface - Michael Kerrisk](https://man7.org/tlpi/)

##### Linux Device Drivers

- [Linux Device Drivers -  Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-Hartman](https://lwn.net/Kernel/LDD3/)
- [Mastering Linux Device Driver Development - John Madieu](https://www.packtpub.com/product/mastering-linux-device-driver-development/9781789342048)

##### U-Boot

- [The U-Boot Documentation](https://u-boot.readthedocs.io/en/latest/)

##### BuildRoot

- [Introduction to Embedded Linux Part 1 - Buildroot | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vsu67uMcko)

##### Yocto

- [Introduction to Embedded Linux Part 2 - Yocto Project | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-PwskQrZac&t=7s)
- [Yocto Project Tutorial Series (Basic to Advance)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwqS94HTEwpQmgL1UsSwNk_2tQdzq3eVJ)
- [Udemy – Embedded Linux using Yocto](https://www.udemy.com/course/embedded-linux-using-yocto/)

##### Qt

- [Qt Documentation](https://doc.qt.io/)
- [Introduction to Qt / QML](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6CJYn40gN6hUXoYdyn4DHUTXfcVDJcfB)
- [Udemy – Multi-Threading and IPC with Qt 5 C++](https://www.udemy.com/course/multi-threading-and-ipc-with-qt-c-plus-plus/)

#### Real-Time OS

- [RTOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW8O6W-1chyrd_Msnn4LD6LBs2slJITs)
- [Beyond the RTOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW8O6W-1chytjkg63-tM7MI0BvGxxPIP)

##### FreeRTOS

- [FreeRTOS - Market leading RTOS](https://www.freertos.org)
- [Introduction to RTOS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBQazB0HUyQ4hAPU1cJED6t3DU0h34bz)
- [Getting Started With STM32 and Nucleo Part 3: FreeRTOS - How To Run Multiple Threads w/ CMSIS-RTOS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdpgqpuPSyQ)
- [Hands-On RTOS with Microcontrollers: Building real-time embedded systems using FreeRTOS, STM32 MCUs, and SEGGER debug tools - Brian Amos](https://a.co/d/11MSPlo)

##### Zephyr

- [Zephyr® Project](https://www.zephyrproject.org/)
- [nRF Connect SDK](https://academy.nordicsemi.com/courses/nrf-connect-sdk-fundamentals/)
- [ESP32 on Zephyr OS](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEQVp_6G_y4iFfemAbFsKw6tsGABarTwp)

##### NuttX

- [NuttX - The Apache Software Foundation!](https://nuttx.apache.org/)
- [Getting Started to NuttX](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd73yQk5Fd8JEsVD-lhwYRQKVu6glfDa8)

##### RT-Thread

- [RT-Thread | An Open Source Embedded Real-time Operating System](https://www.rt-thread.io/)
- [RT-Thread Beginners Guide](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUV89C_M3G5KVw2IerI-pqApdSM_IaZo)

##### Mbed OS

- [Mbed OS](https://os.mbed.com/mbed-os/)

##### QNX

- [BlackBerry QNX: Embedded OS, Support, and Services](https://blackberry.qnx.com/en)

##### VxWorks

- [VxWorks | Industry Leading RTOS for Embedded Systems](https://www.windriver.com/products/vxworks)

### Digital Signal Processing

#### DSP Fundamentals & Filter Design

- [FIR Filter Design and Software Implementation - Phil's Lab #17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNNNj9AZisM)
- [IIR Filters - Theory and Implementation (STM32) - Phil's Lab #32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMe02kzVkA)
- [Digital Signal Processing (ECSE-4530) Lectures, Fall 2014](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuh62Q4Sv7BUSzx5Jr8Wrxxn-U10qG1et)
- [Udemy – Digital Signal Processing (DSP) From Ground Up in C](https://www.udemy.com/course/digital-signal-processing-dsp-from-ground-uptm-in-c/)
- [Real-Time Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals, Implementations and Applications - Sen M. Kuo, Bob H. Lee, Wenshun Tian](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Real+Time+Digital+Signal+Processing%3A+Fundamentals%2C+Implementations+and+Applications%2C+3rd+Edition-p-9781118414323)
- [Real-Time Digital Signal Processing from MATLAB to C with the TMS320C6x DSPs - Thad B. Welch, Cameron H.G. Wright, Michael G. Morrow](https://www.routledge.com/Real-Time-Digital-Signal-Processing-from-MATLAB-to-C-with-the-TMS320C6x/Welch-Wright-Morrow/p/book/9780367736453)
- [Digital Signal Processing - John G. Proakis, Dimitris K. Manolakis](https://a.co/d/75P5PiE)
- [Schaum's Outline of Signals and Systems - Hwei P. Hsu](https://www.mhprofessional.com/schaum-s-outline-of-signals-and-systems-fourth-edition-9781260454246-usa)

#### Discrete Fourier Transform / FFT

- [Discrete Fourier Transform - Simple Step by Step](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkGsMWi_j4Q)
- [The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT): Most Ingenious Algorithm Ever?](https://youtu.be/h7apO7q16V0)
- [The FFT Algorithm - Simple Step by Step](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htCj9exbGo0)
- [STM32 Fast Fourier Transform (CMSIS DSP FFT) - Phil's Lab #111](https://youtu.be/d1KvgOwWvkM)

#### Controls Systems / PID Control

- [Understanding Control Systems](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn8PRpmsu08q8CE0pbZ-cSrMm_WYJfVGd)
- [PID Controller Explained](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv6dLTEvl74)
- [Understanding PID Control](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn8PRpmsu08pQBgjxYFXSsODEF3Jqmm-y)
- [PID Controller Implementation in Software - Phil's Lab #6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOByx3Izf5U)
- [Control Systems Engineering - Norman S. Nise](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Control+Systems+Engineering%2C+8th+Edition-p-9781119474227)
- [Modern Control Systems - Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/modern-control-systems/P200000003484/9780137307098)

#### MATLAB / Simulink

- [MATLAB Tutorials: Getting Started with MATLAB](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7CAABC40B2825C8B)
- [Getting Started with Simulink](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL484BA2AD3AE4C2D0)
- [Udemy – MATLAB/SIMULINK Bible|Go From Zero to Hero!](https://www.udemy.com/course/matlabsimulink-biblego-from-zero-to-hero/)

### Debugging

#### JTAG / SWD

- [Guide: Connecting your debugger](https://stm32-base.org/guides/connecting-your-debugger.html)
- [STM32 + SWD + ST-Link + CubeIDE | Debugging on Custom Hardware Tutorial - Phil's Lab #4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMUzLU636s8)

#### GDB

- [everyone needs to stop using print debugging (do THIS instead)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3ZDquDDVg)
- [GDB is REALLY easy! Find Bugs in Your Code with Only A Few Commands](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq8l1_-QgAc)

#### OpenOCD

- [This Is 100% How You Should Be Debugging | How to Use OpenOCD to Debug Embedded Software with GDB](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1u7IOnivnM)

### Testing

- [Test Driven Development for Embedded C - James Grenning](https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Development-Embedded-Pragmatic-Programmers/dp/193435662X)
- [Intro to CI/CD](https://youtu.be/1nxGcfIm-TU)

#### Unit Testing

- [Embedded C/C++ Unit Testing with Mocks](https://interrupt.memfault.com/blog/unit-test-mocking)

#### Integration Testing

#### SIL / HIL Testing

- [Embedded CI/CD with HIL Testing](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cGeWgaBTe1uwiqIAc6fwPzPpvgPZI2J)

### Embedded AI

- [Intro to Edge AI: Machine Learning + IoT – Maker.io Tutorial | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejld8XZmvwE)

#### AI/ML Basics

- [Udemy – Getting Started with Embedded AI | Edge AI](https://www.udemy.com/course/getting-started-with-embedded-ai-hands-on-experience/)

#### TensorFlow

- [Getting Started with TensorFlow and Keras – Maker.io | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCG3hFe1KYY)
- [Intro to TensorFlow Lite Part 1: Wake Word Feature Extraction – Maker.io | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fn7pj7Dutc)
- [Intro to TensorFlow Lite Part 2: Speech Recognition Model Training – Maker.io | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv_WVwr6OkI)

#### tinyML

- [Intro to TinyML Part 1: Training a Neural Network for Arduino in TensorFlow | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzzqYNYOcWc)
- [Intro to TinyML Part 2: Deploying a TensorFlow Lite Model to Arduino | Digi-Key Electronics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU01M61RW8s)

### Embedded Security

#### Cryptography

- [Understanding AES Encryption Mechanics: BMPS](https://youtu.be/OnhtzFJW_4I)
- [Understanding Cryptography: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners -  Christof Paar, Jan Pelzl](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-04101-3)
- [Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice - William Stallings](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/cryptography-and-network-security-principles-and-practice/P200000003477/9780135764213)
- [Serious Cryptography: A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption - Jean-Philippe Aumasson](https://nostarch.com/seriouscrypto)
- [MOOC - Security Part2: Basics of cryptography](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMKNibPkDnFSFh57UFTZLpy-7lZiwTHh)
- [MOOC - Security Part3 : STM32 security features](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMKNibPkDnFzux3PHKUEi14ftDn9Cbm7)  

#### Secure Boot & Secure Firmware Update

- [Blinky To Bootloader: Bare Metal Programming Series](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP29wDx6QmW7HaCrRydOnxcy8QmW0SNdQ)
- [MOOC - Security Part4 : STM32 security in practice](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMKNibPkDnF0wt-ZI74SflnsBV4yKzkO)
- [MOOC - Security Part5 : How to define your security needs](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMKNibPkDnGqh5OmQWw98ztpf9TeczbC)
- [MOOC - Security Part6: STM32 security ecosystem, from theory to practice](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnMKNibPkDnGd7J7fV7tr-4xIBwkNfD--)


### SOFT SKILLS

- [Soft Skills For Embedded Systems Software Developers](https://www.embeddedrelated.com/showarticle/1470.php)
- [10 Skills Every Embedded Engineer Should Have](https://medium.com/@lanceharvieruntime/10-skills-every-embedded-engineer-should-have-dcb867095b91)

## History

The idea of creating this roadmap came from [vazeri / Embedded-Engineering-RoadMap-2018](https://github.com/vazeri/Embedded-Engineering-RoadMap-2018) which was well designed but had some flaws and not updated for years.
I took that idea, changed the structure of the roadmap and tried to improve it. The initial results can be accessed in [m3y54m / Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap-Archived](https://github.com/m3y54m/Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap-Archived) which is now archived. Early versions of the roadmap were created using [Balsamiq Wireframes](https://balsamiq.com) which is not suitable for these types of diagrams. So I decided to use Microsoft Visio instead and redrew the whole diagram.

## Copyright

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## Acknowledgement

Special thanks to my friends in the community of Iranian Embedded Engineers in Twitter and [r/embedded](https://www.reddit.com/r/embedded) subreddit for their suggestions that helped in improving this roadmap.

## Contribution

If you think that this map can be improved in anyway, please start an issue or pull request. I’ll be maintaining and updating this repository frequently.

The source file is created using [Microsoft Visio](https://office.com/visio) in `.vsdx` format and included in this repository for your contributions. If you do not have Microsoft Visio or you want to use free software, you can use [draw.io](https://draw.io) which can import and export `.vsdx` files.