--- product_id: 587441092 title: "Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software" price: "£38.66" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/587441092-making-embedded-systems-design-patterns-for-great-software store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software **Price:** £38.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software - **How much does it cost?** £38.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/587441092-making-embedded-systems-design-patterns-for-great-software) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Interested in developing embedded systems? Since they don't tolerate inefficiency, these systems require a disciplined approach to programming. This easy-to-read guide helps you cultivate good development practices based on classic software design patterns and new patterns unique to embedded programming. You'll learn how to build system architecture for processors, not for operating systems, and you'll discover techniques for dealing with hardware difficulties, changing designs, and manufacturing requirements. Written by an expert who has created systems ranging from DNA scanners to children's toys, this book is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you use. This expanded second edition includes new chapters on IoT and networked sensors, motors and movement, debugging, data handling strategies, and more. Optimize your system to reduce cost and increase performance Develop an architecture that makes your software robust in resource-constrained environments Explore sensors, displays, motors, and other I/O devices Reduce RAM and power consumption, code space, and processor cycles Learn how to interpret schematics, datasheets, and power requirements Discover how to implement complex mathematics and machine learning on small processors Design effective embedded systems for IoT and networked sensors Review: Great to understand the scope of embedded - This book reads a little bit like a guided museum tour that walks you around a whole career. You'll get a sense of what sort of technical problems are out there along with generally applicable problem solving strategies to match. There's some diagrams for digging in on bite sized examples, and the more complex embedded problems are acknowledged with references to other specific-purpose guides. The strong narrative voice tying it all together makes it pretty enjoyable to read as far as technical books go. I had bought the first edition of the book to bridge the gap between my college degree and first embedded job, and I bought the second edition for the updates on how the industry has changed in the ~10 years in between editions. Its still the best embedded book I've read, and I'd still recommend it to my coworkers. Review: Extraordinarily Informative, Useful and Entertaining Systematic Review of all things embedded. - If: 1.) You are an embedded engineer 2.) You want to be an embedded engineer 3.) You work with embedded engineers 4.) You are interested in what embedded engineers do Buy this book. It is approachable and applicable to any and all projects an embedded engineer would be involved in. For the most experience to a someone interested in digging into a new discipline (you will need a basic engineering background however), get this book. One of my new favorite references to have in the office next to me (: Thanks Elecia! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #52,759 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Computer Hardware Embedded Systems #7 in Software Design & Engineering #29 in Software Development (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews | ## Images ![Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81h6F+2xljL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great to understand the scope of embedded *by A***R on April 30, 2024* This book reads a little bit like a guided museum tour that walks you around a whole career. You'll get a sense of what sort of technical problems are out there along with generally applicable problem solving strategies to match. There's some diagrams for digging in on bite sized examples, and the more complex embedded problems are acknowledged with references to other specific-purpose guides. The strong narrative voice tying it all together makes it pretty enjoyable to read as far as technical books go. I had bought the first edition of the book to bridge the gap between my college degree and first embedded job, and I bought the second edition for the updates on how the industry has changed in the ~10 years in between editions. Its still the best embedded book I've read, and I'd still recommend it to my coworkers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinarily Informative, Useful and Entertaining Systematic Review of all things embedded. *by M***K on April 22, 2024* If: 1.) You are an embedded engineer 2.) You want to be an embedded engineer 3.) You work with embedded engineers 4.) You are interested in what embedded engineers do Buy this book. It is approachable and applicable to any and all projects an embedded engineer would be involved in. For the most experience to a someone interested in digging into a new discipline (you will need a basic engineering background however), get this book. One of my new favorite references to have in the office next to me (: Thanks Elecia! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great intoduction to Embedded Systems, but doesn't go deep in any one area. *by D***J on May 13, 2025* Great book, but it wasn't quite what I expected. It goes over all the basics and I'd categorize it as an introductory book. I've been an embedded developer for many years and felt the book was correct in every way, but I, frankly, didn't learn much as just about everthing in it I already knew. If you're starting out in an embedded career or looking to pivot from an adjacent field go for it, but if you're already experienced it's probably a pass. ## Frequently Bought Together - O'Reilly Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software - CREATESPACE Embedded C Coding Standard - Embedded Systems Architecture - Second Edition: Design and write software for embedded devices to build safe and connected systems --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/587441092-making-embedded-systems-design-patterns-for-great-software](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/587441092-making-embedded-systems-design-patterns-for-great-software) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*