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C & C++

RapidXml – A Lightweight xml Library for C++

I found RapidXml works well. However, if there is a syntax error in the XML file, it doesn't give you much indication as to what the problem is.

Development Practices

Some Tweaks for C Development to Help with TDD

Advice to help developers use test driven development more effectively in the language C.

Embedded Systems

Avoid Putting Preprocessor Directives in .c Files

C & C++

Using CMock when C is Oversensitive

Employing CMock is usually straightforward. Here are a few common sticking points I've come across and how you can work around them.

C & C++

Comparing googlemock to Mocha

Compares unit testing with mock objects in googlemock to RSpec/Mocha, highlighting the differences for someone used to higher-level languages like Ruby.

Embedded Systems

C Tips and Tricks, Part II

Why you really should put your const on the right side of uint32_t. (it's a good habit) Also, errors caused by C include cycles and how to break them.

Embedded Systems

C Tips and Tricks, Part I

This post focuses on how to construct constant and volatile pointers, and how to avoid a common pitfall when dealing with floating point constants.

Embedded Systems

Taking the Training Wheels off the Arduino

The Arduino C Scaffold is a project environment for stepping outside the Arduino IDE and into the land of embedded C programming.

Embedded Systems

Needed: A Better Language for Embedded Systems Programming

The C programming language is currently the accepted industry standard for embedded programming. Fortunately, there are a few possible alternatives.

Ruby

Real Growl: Yet Another Ruby Growl Notification Library

An easy-to-use growl notification built using native bindings.

Embedded Systems

Way Better Error Handling in C Using CException

Error handling schemes tend to add all kinds of complexity and ugliness to C code—especially in low-level programming where error cases are most prevalent.