Exploring Rust for Embedded Systems with Philip Markgraf

In this episode of the Agile Embedded Podcast, hosts Jeff Gable and Luca Ingianni welcome back Philip Markgraf, an experienced software developer and technical leader, to delve into the use of Rust for embedded systems. Philip shares his journey from using C and C++ to adopting Rust, describing the challenges and benefits he encountered along the way. The discussion covers Rust's advanced type system, memory safety, compile-time guarantees, and how these features contribute to more reliable and maintainable code. The episode offers insights into the current state of Rust in embedded development, its advantages over traditional languages like C and C++, and its growing adoption in the industry. The trio also explores the impact of Rust on team collaboration, test-driven development, and potential use cases. Join us to understand why Rust might be the right choice for your next embedded project.