Picolibc: A C Library for Smaller Systems

Picolibc: A C Library for Smaller Systems

Explore a comprehensive overview of Picolibc, a C library designed for smaller systems, in this 40-minute conference talk by Keith Packard from Amazon. Delve into the unique considerations for embedded systems, developer first steps, and key components like newlib concerns, math code, and stdio. Examine example startup code, linker scripts, and testing procedures. Learn about recent developments in Picolibc, including practical demonstrations with hello.c and size comparisons for Cortex M3. Discover projects supporting Picolibc, such as RIOT, and gain insights into personal projects and future aspirations for this specialized library.