Technical blog articles written by our embedded software experts on embedded Linux, automated testing, cybersecurity, IoT and more.
CycloneDX has become a frequently used format for generating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) over recent years. Designed to enhance security and compliance, CycloneDX offers a detailed and structured approach to documenting all software components and their interdependencies.
With increasing cybersecurity threats and regulations, embedded software teams must manage software components and dependencies. Software Bills of Materials (SBOM) provide a detailed inventory of all software elements in an embedded system. Among various formats, SPDX (Software Package Data Exchange) is widely adopted and detailed. Let’s deep dive.
While manual testing involves a tester manually executing tests to find bugs, automation testing relies on tools to automatically execute test scripts and validate the software, allowing for repetitive and regression tests without manual intervention. Discover the pros and cons of each method for your IoT and embedded project below.
A Device Under Test (DUT) refers to any electronic or technological device currently undergoing testing. Learn more in this article.
In software testing, two main methodologies — black box vs white box testing — are used to ensure the quality and functionality of a system. Both methods aim to identify defects in the device under test (DUT) and improve overall system quality, though their techniques and areas of focus vary.
Building a Linux distribution from scratch is complex without a build system. Developers have to manually manage hundreds of dependencies, often resulting in conflicts and errors that make the task tedious and frustrating, not to mention the fact that maintaining consistent versions across teams becomes impossible without automation, which is why build systems such as the Yocto project are essential for obtaining reliable, reproducible versions.
Embedded systems development comes with its own set of challenges. From integrating advanced hardware to ensuring long-term software security, the complexities only grow as new technologies emerge. For software engineers working on embedded systems, streamlining processes while maintaining robust security protocols is crucial.
To address these concerns, The Embedded Kit has rolled out support for NXP’s i.MX9 processors within its production-ready embedded Linux distribution. This integration not only simplifies hardware-software collaboration but also eases long-term system maintenance. As a result, developers can concentrate more on application development and less on low-level configurations.
In embedded systems development, distinguishing between development and production images is essential for addressing the differing needs of software developers and end users.
In the world of embedded software, ensuring reliability and performance is non-negotiable. Whether you’re developing systems for industrial automation, IoT devices, or any other hardware-software integration, rigorous testing is the key to success. Automated testing has become an essential part of this process, especially in the realm of embedded Linux systems. One tool that stands out in this landscape is the test bench.