The last book I read dives into bare-metal programming, which means writing code that runs directly on the hardware, without an operating system. If you’re curious about embedded systems beyond platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi, this book is a great starting point.
The book is titled Bare-Metal Embedded C Programming, and it uses the NUCLEO-F411 development board, based on the STM32F411RE microcontroller. It’s a powerful yet affordable board ideal for learning low-level programming.
Who is this book for?
Both beginners and experienced developers will find it useful. It starts with setting up the development environment—installing the IDE, the toolchain, and the software required to upload code to the board.
Although the author works with Windows, I tried the examples on both Linux and macOS without issues.
What’s inside?
Each chapter includes:
- A theoretical introduction
- A practical coding section
This structure helps you understand the concepts before jumping into implementation.
What you’ll learn
Throughout the book, you’ll get hands-on experience with:
- ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
- SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
- I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
- And many other low-level features of STM32 microcontrollers
If you want to explore bare-metal embedded development and move beyond high-level platforms, this book is definitely worth reading.
