Course Overview
This practical one-day course teaches embedded engineers how to use Git effectively for firmware and hardware projects. Designed for those new to version control or coming from older systems, you’ll learn Git fundamentals while addressing embedded-specific challenges like binary files, hardware documentation, and release management. No prior Git experience required.
Version control is essential for professional embedded development, yet many teams struggle with Git because generic training doesn’t address embedded-specific needs. This course fills that gap, teaching you how to manage not just source code but also binary artifacts, hardware design files, and the complex dependencies between hardware and software versions. Through hands-on exercises with real embedded project scenarios, you’ll gain confidence in using Git for your daily work and team collaboration.
Learning Objectives
- Master Git fundamentals for embedded development workflows
- Manage source code, binaries, and hardware design files effectively
- Use branching strategies for features, releases, and experiments
- Collaborate efficiently with hardware and software team members
- Handle merge conflicts and maintain clean project history
- Implement release management for firmware versions
- Apply best practices for embedded Git workflows
Topics Covered
- Git Fundamentals - Core concepts and essential commands
- Embedded Project Setup - Repository structure and .gitignore
- Daily Workflow - Add, commit, branch, and merge effectively
- Binary File Management - Firmware images and build artifacts
- Hardware Integration - Versioning schematics and documentation
- Collaboration - Remote repositories and team workflows
- Release Management - Tags, versions, and deployment
- Best Practices - Embedded-specific Git patterns and pitfalls
What You Get
- Hands-on exercises with real embedded project scenarios
- Practical Git skills for firmware development
- Strategies for managing binary files and hardware documentation
- Git workflow templates for embedded teams
- Certificate of completion