TDD for Microcontrollers - Applying Test-Driven Development to Embedded Systems

Explore test-driven development (TDD) for microcontrollers in this conference talk from Meeting C++ 2023. Discover how to effectively apply TDD principles to embedded C++ projects with hardware-dependent code. Learn about the dual-target approach developed by James Grenning and its limitations for hardware-related code. Delve into the concept of open loop tests, where external microcontroller interfaces are replaced by mocks and stubs. Understand the benefits of TDD for embedded development, learn how to build a dual-target approach using open source solutions, and explore the advantages of commercial options. Gain insights into creating a practical embedded TDD workflow that can be applied to complete microcontroller development, potentially reducing development time and error rates.