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MicroPython Projects

You're reading from   MicroPython Projects A do-it-yourself guide for embedded developers to build a range of applications using Python

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781789958034
Length 294 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Brad Stewart Brad Stewart
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Table of Contents (14) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Down the Rabbit Hole with MicroPython 2. Managing Real-Time Tasks FREE CHAPTER 3. Writing a MicroPython Driver for an I/O Expander 4. Developing an Application Test Harness 5. Customizing the MicroPython Kernel Start Up Code 6. A Custom Debugging Tool to Visualize Sensor Data 7. Device Control Using Gestures 8. Automation and Control Using Android 9. Building an Object Detection Application Using Machine Learning 10. The Future of MicroPython 11. Downloading and Running MicroPython Code
12. Assessments 13. Other Books You May Enjoy

Evaluating whether MicroPython is right for you

So far, we have discussed several use cases for MicroPython and when using it could be a big problem. Even if a project we are working on falls within the sanctioned use cases, MicroPython may still not be the best fit. Just like with any project, we need to objectively evaluate whether MicroPython is the right language to use. Let's examine how we can evaluate whether MicroPython is right for us.

There are several steps that can be followed to evaluate whether a programming language meets the needs of a development team or developer:

  1. Identify the key language features needed
  2. Evaluate the team's programming skills
  3. Ascertain the business results the language might achieve

Let's discuss each of these in more detail.

First, it's important to identify the language features that are needed and will be utilized by...

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