Hardware Podcasts

64: Making Making Embedded Whoops

Embedded.fm · 21 Aug 2014 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Elecia White, author of 'Making Embedded Systems', discusses the process of writing her technical book with host Chris White. She explains that the book was inspired by a manager's need to train junior engineers who had gaps in their knowledge, leading her to bridge the divide between hardware and software disciplines. White details her proposal to O'Reilly, the rigorous editing process involving XML and technical reviewers, and the challenges of managing diagrams and deadlines. She reflects on the career benefits of authorship, including gaining credibility and opportunities at Xerox PARC, despite the financial returns being modest.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
O'Reilly, Pragmatic Bookshelf
Products
Making Embedded Systems
Also
NaNoWriMo, Hacker Dojo

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