Embedded systems developers have traditionally mostly used C when programming, or if they are daring and cutting edge, they've pushed the envelope by using C++. Over the last decade, a lot has changed in the way that we design and build embedded systems and in the way that software is developed in general. Python has become a dominant language in many computer and server applications, with many young and new developers learning Python first over any other language. This makes Python a unique and interesting choice to develop embedded systems.
MicroPython Projects explores how developers can leverage Python to develop applications that use a slimmed-down version Python known as MicroPython. MicroPython came into existence back in 2013 and has been steadily evolving and growing an active and innovative community around it. MicroPython allows developers to work at a higher level of abstraction, focusing on the application early while leaving low-level processor details behind an interface, which makes it easy for even non-software developers to quickly write applications that control and interface with the hardware.
This book will walk you through the background of developing applications using MicroPython and will help developers to get familiar with some design patterns and formulate ideas for their own projects.
