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Be kind - i'm very new!

Note: This was originally posted on 15th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

Hi all,

I'm a uni student, and one of my major modules involves embedded computer programming on a Keil MCB2370 development board - I believe this has the ARM7TDMI processor built onto it..

A bit of research shows me that this processor (although VERY popular ) is similar to that used in older devices such as iPod Classic first to third generations and iPod fourth and fifth generations, iPod Mini, iPod Nano first generation (according to wikipedia anyway).

My real question is this - how far off am i (hard work and tireless dedication notwithstanding) from working on the latest A4 and A5 chips in use at the moment - i get the feeling we're being prepared for a more general role in embedded computing by programming at this level, when much more superior and current technology is out there...

Any thoughts, pieces of advice, pointers?

Who is employing engineers capable of programming well on the ARM7TDMI and similar processors?
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  • Note: This was originally posted on 21st July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Thank you both for the advice and pointers - i guess it can be kind of difficult to see the wood for the trees when uni seems to be all about assignments and projects, and the bigger picture seems more elusive.

    Are there resources where i could submit my code for evaluation (formal or informal) to get any ideas on how to make it more efficient?

    Could i do this on this forum?
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  • Note: This was originally posted on 21st July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Thank you both for the advice and pointers - i guess it can be kind of difficult to see the wood for the trees when uni seems to be all about assignments and projects, and the bigger picture seems more elusive.

    Are there resources where i could submit my code for evaluation (formal or informal) to get any ideas on how to make it more efficient?

    Could i do this on this forum?
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