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Embedded Build Systems with GNU Tools and Makefiles

Build bare-metal firmware from the command line with GNU tools and Make

Israel Gbati

Created by Israel Gbati

Discover how to take full control of your embedded firmware builds by working directly with GNU tools and Makefiles. Learn to move beyond IDEs as you set up your environment, configure toolchains, and automate STM32 firmware development from the command line.

Packt | Jul 2026 | 639 min

What You Will Learn

You will build your skills step by step by working directly from the command line. Each section introduces a new tool or concept, then guides you through integrating it into a working firmware project. Hands-on exercises help you connect theory to real embedded development tasks.

Key Features

  • Set up and configure GNU Arm tools, linker scripts, and startup files for STM32 projects
  • Automate and troubleshoot firmware builds using Makefiles and command-line workflows
  • Integrate CMSIS and manage bare-metal development with practical, real-world examples

Target Audience

This course is ideal for embedded developers, firmware engineers, and STM32 enthusiasts who want to master the build process outside of an IDE. If you have a basic understanding of C and microcontrollers and want to gain practical experience with GNU Arm tools, linker scripts, and Makefiles, you'll find this course especially valuable.

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