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2022-06-06 4:48 pm
Hello Programmers,
Here is my problem: I NEED 1 editer / IDE for embedded programming + higher-level software engineering. All of my code will be in C / C++. I love the CLion IDE (costs a lot tho) I love MVSC (free) I love MacOS (Apple Silicon).
Which / what is the most powerful or best way to program C / C++ on MacOS?
I have and most likely will use Platform IO Core (any other ideas?) wether or not I use visual studio code or CLion. However, I can not find the PATH to Platform IO Core...CLion wants a path, and I can't find it. I installed PIO with homebrew.
Anything helps! Thanks!
P.S. What do the "real" companies use for programming MCU's? There is no way they use Arduino...They must be running something like AVR studio...??
This topic was modified 2 years ago 2 times by TK-PlasticIntoPurpose
2022-06-07 12:10 pm
Hello Programmers,
Here is my problem: I NEED 1 editer / IDE for embedded programming + higher-level software engineering. All of my code will be in C / C++. I love the CLion IDE (costs a lot tho) I love MVSC (free) I love MacOS (Apple Silicon).
Which / what is the most powerful or best way to program C / C++ on MacOS?
I have and most likely will use Platform IO Core (any other ideas?) wether or not I use visual studio code or CLion. However, I can not find the PATH to Platform IO Core...CLion wants a path, and I can't find it. I installed PIO with homebrew.
Anything helps! Thanks!
P.S. What do the "real" companies use for programming MCU's? There is no way they use Arduino...They must be running something like AVR studio...??
I don't know what "real" companies use for programming MCU's, but I have used "eclipse", which is a fully fledged IDE for all types of programming languages, and I have successfully used it for embedded programming of the Arduino, as well as full on standalone C++ projects, including Java etc... choose the plugins and language you need, and it works quite well.
Here is a a couple of screen shots of mine compiling and running a simple Arduino project:
Maybe worth looking into, especially because it's free!
Cheers
2022-06-07 12:58 pm
@tk-plasticintopurpose Choosing an IDE is a matter of preference usually borne out of substantial experience. I am unsure what your last statement means, Arduino is the name of a company.
P.S. What do the "real" companies use for programming MCU's? There is no way they use Arduino...They must be running something like AVR studio...??
Not sure what help we can be to you.
I just found your website. Good luck.
First computer 1959. Retired from my own computer company 2004.
Hardware - Expert in 1401, and 360, fairly knowledge in PC plus numerous MPU's and MCU's
Major Languages - Machine language, 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PL/I and PL1, Pascal, Basic, C plus numerous job control and scripting languages.
Sure you can learn to be a programmer, it will take the same amount of time for me to learn to be a Doctor.
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Topic starter
2022-06-07 2:48 pm
@frogandtoad Thanks!
After I gain more experience, I will be able to choose more wisely. For now, I will probably use VSC with the PIO plugin!
P.S. What would someone like Kitchen Aid use for programming their high-end toasters? Kind of a weird question but just wondering what the difference is between DIY Arduino projects and the "real world." Thanks!
Topic starter
2022-06-07 2:49 pm
@tk-plasticintopurpose Choosing an IDE is a matter of preference usually borne out of substantial experience. I am unsure what your last statement means, Arduino is the name of a company.
P.S. What do the "real" companies use for programming MCU's? There is no way they use Arduino...They must be running something like AVR studio...??
Not sure what help we can be to you.
I just found your website. Good luck.
Thanks!
2022-06-07 2:53 pm
@frogandtoad Thanks!
After I gain more experience, I will be able to choose more wisely. For now, I will probably use VSC with the PIO plugin!
P.S. What would someone like Kitchen Aid use for programming their high-end toasters? Kind of a weird question but just wondering what the difference is between DIY Arduino projects and the "real world." Thanks!
I'd like to help, but unfortunately I'm unable to answer those questions, as I'm not a professional embedded programmer... just a hobbyist in this space.
Good luck with your projects.
Topic starter
2022-06-07 2:55 pm
@frogandtoad I understand! Not really a very important question, just wanted to know what a career might look like in that area!
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2022-06-07 3:05 pm
@frogandtoad I understand! Not really a very important question, just wanted to know what a career might look like in that area!
I've worked in IT for many years doing a whole lot of programming, networking, application support, automation etc. Over time you'll settle down with the tools you feel most comfortable with, but the job may also dictate to you which tools you MUST use - It all depends on the shop. One things for sure however, is that these roles are usually very demanding, but also rewarding in many ways.
Cheers.
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2022-06-07 3:14 pm
@frogandtoad I understand! Not really a very important question, just wanted to know what a career might look like in that area!
I've worked in IT for many years doing a whole lot of programming, networking, application support, automation etc. Over time you'll settle down with the tools you feel most comfortable with, but the job may also dictate to you which tools you MUST use - It all depends on the shop. One things for sure however, is that these roles are usually very demanding, but also rewarding in many ways.
Cheers.
Yes!
2022-06-07 3:17 pm
@frogandtoad Another thing I don't see mentioned a lot is when I started in IT (IS back then) there were 300 people in just the head office admin, several hundred more in manufacturing and software development lab. Now the 300 people are all gone, either off shore or outsourced, the plant is gone, not sure about the lab. This was a fortune 5 company. My point being, be careful when speaking of 'a career', survival is more like it and may not be the wisest career choice unless you live in the place that is doing the work now for 1/10 the price.
First computer 1959. Retired from my own computer company 2004.
Hardware - Expert in 1401, and 360, fairly knowledge in PC plus numerous MPU's and MCU's
Major Languages - Machine language, 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PL/I and PL1, Pascal, Basic, C plus numerous job control and scripting languages.
Sure you can learn to be a programmer, it will take the same amount of time for me to learn to be a Doctor.
2022-06-07 3:33 pm
@frogandtoad Another thing I don't see mentioned a lot is when I started in IT (IS back then) there were 300 people in just the head office admin, several hundred more in manufacturing and software development lab. Now the 300 people are all gone, either off shore or outsourced, the plant is gone, not sure about the lab. This was a fortune 5 company. My point being, be careful when speaking of 'a career', survival is more like it and may not be the wisest career choice unless you live in the place that is doing the work now for 1/10 the price.
Indeed! In my last workplace (large financial) there were ~3,000 people in the building, and many of them were and still are overseas contractors. The one constant is regular restructures every 12 to 18 months, and you have to be prepared to move around a lot and skill up, time and time again in areas of expertise new to you, but that's how you learn and get experience, so it's not all bad.
Cheers.
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