# How to Get Started

- Show: [The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast)
- Published: 2021-02-02
- Length: 36m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started
- Listen: https://agileembeddedpodcast.com/episodes/how-to-get-started-3qlGY6Sv

## Summary

Jeff Gable and Luca Ingianni discuss how engineering teams can transition from traditional methods to agile development in embedded systems. They outline a three-layered approach starting with tactical technical practices like version control and continuous integration to establish reliable feedback loops. The conversation emphasizes using these quick wins to build trust and demonstrate value before expanding into project management practices like sprints and user stories, ultimately aiming to improve team culture and product quality.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started#t=0) Introduction: Defining the Goal of Agile Adoption
- [2:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started#t=125) The Three Layers of Agile: Principles, Management, and Tactics
- [6:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started#t=365) Starting with Technical Infrastructure: Version Control and CI
- [18:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started#t=1092) Building Trust Through Feedback Loops and Testing
- [30:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-02-02-how-to-get-started#t=1802) Scaling Up: From Technical Wins to Process and Culture Change

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Bluefruit Software (company)
- Agile Embedded Academy (company)
- Ingianni.eu (other)
- JeffGable.com (other)

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- [211: 4 weeks, 3 days](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-08-17-211-4-weeks-3-days) (Embedded.fm)
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