Embedded Software, 2nd Edition

Chapter 5

C++

Chapter Outline

5.1 C++ in Embedded Systems—A Management Perspective

5.2 Why Convert from C to C++?

5.3 Clearing the Path to C++

5.4 C++ Templates—Benefits and Pitfalls

5.5 Exception Handling in C++

5.6 Looking at Code Size and Performance with C++

5.7 Write-Only Ports in C++

5.8 Using Nonvolatile RAM with C++

C is still the default language for embedded software development, but most modern engineers have some knowledge of C++, even if they have yet to apply it in this context. In this chapter, articles cover the broad topic of moving from C to C++, some specific language features are looked at in detail, and particular applications of C++ are outlined.

5.1 C++ in Embedded Systems—A Management Perspective

Engineers are often ...