January 2026
Intermediate to advanced
528 pages
11h 34m
English
Overview
Understand PLC programming from a software engineering perspective and master advanced concepts like OOP and HMI development to design reusable, portable, and robust code Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*
Key Features
- Deep dive into object-oriented PLC programming through hands-on, cutting-edge topics
- Explore software engineering concepts like SDLC, debugging, version control, and SOLID programming
- Get a thorough grasp on HMI development to build various HMI projects
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a game-changing addition to PLC programming that’s revolutionizing the automation industry. This book equips you with the necessary skills to succeed in the modern automation programming environment.
This second edition is designed to systematically guide you through advanced topics such as OOP design, SOLID programming, the software development life cycle (SDLC), library design, version control, HMI development, general software engineering practices, and more. To hone your programming skills, each chapter has a simulated real-world project that'll enable you to apply the skills you've learned. In all, this book not only covers complex PLC programming topics but also removes the financial barrier that comes with most books, as all examples utilize free software. This means that to follow along, you do not need to purchase any PLC hardware or software.
By the end of this PLC book, you’ll have what it takes to create long-lasting codebases for any modern automation project.
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What you will learn
- Find out how to write PLC programs using advanced programming techniques
- Explore OOP and UML concepts for PLC programming
- Delve into software engineering topics such as libraries and SOLID programming
- Explore HMIs, HMI controls, HMI layouts, and alarms
- Grasp Industry 4.0 concepts to create smart, interconnected, and automated industrial systems
- Gain hands-on experience by building simulated PLC and HMI projects
- Get hands-on with using version control
Who this book is for
This book is for automaton programmers with a background in software engineering topics such as object-oriented programming and general software engineering knowledge. Automation engineers, software engineers, electrical engineers, PLC technicians, hobbyists, and upper-level university students with an interest in automation will also find this book useful and interesting. Anyone with a basic knowledge of PLCs can benefit from reading this book.
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