Approached that a embedded Linux or system programming student must possess

1. Why are these Learning Approaches
Important for a System/Embedded
Programming Student
By Raghu Bharadwaj
Lead trainer @ Veda Solutions

2. Are You Fundamentally a
Programmer?
Ask this question to your selves. See if you really ENJOY
programming. If the answer is a strong YES then look no
further to master System/Embedded programming skills
Remember that it’s not about knowing language syntax but
your HABIT and ability to write programs to solve a given
scenario
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3. It’s about Perception Not
Information
Engineering graduates instinctively look for more and more
information but fail to recognize the need to improve their
perception.
What you need is the right training methodology and process
which can broaden your perception
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4. Forget Syntax, Get the Big Picture
Most student instinctively look to understand the syntax of the
program and fail to look at the concept, design of the program,
programming methodology and standards.
If you are fundamentally strong in programming, get the big
picture first and look at ways to implement it later
vs.
How?
Why?
What?
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5. Give Yourselves Time
You may not get core programming skills in the first go. Every
student has his own pace of learning. So give time to learn, do
not rush and do not feel bad about learning it slow
It’s all about proper comprehension not about learning it fast
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6. Learn to build a Career Not a Job
Most fresh graduates are worried about getting a job rather
than building a career. Remember that this will make you look
for shortcuts to get a job rather than doing what is necessary
to build a career
Students focusing on careers have a satisfying and fulfilling life
than students who are hasty to get a first job
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7. Avoid Easy Options
Shortcuts
• Prepare for interview questions and get through
• Join mediocre institutes offering real-time projects and look
for placements
• Completely rely on placement guarantee options
If you succeed you will suffer your success
The Right Approach
• Have a very generalized view of things so that you can face
any interview questions
• Work hard to increase your understanding of the subject
You will always succeed and enjoy your career
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8. Ask the Right Questions
Do not avoid asking your trainer/mentor what you feel is important
to deepen your understanding
Try asking questions which can accentuate your thinking process
Avoid questions which makes your trainer/mentor repeat what he
just spoke, unless really important.
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9. Come Prepared to Learn
Do not come with preconditioned ideas. Be open to what you listen
Be relaxed and take a shower in tepid water if possible before coming
to the class
Sit in a comfortable position, possibly with your spine erect
Avoid deviations like talking to your friend and using your phone
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10. Have the Right Guide
Having the right trainer or guide is of extreme importance. It
will make things easier and faster for you.
Look for a trainer who can work on increasing your perception
and not on giving you heaps of information.
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11. Students Who Followed These Tips
Raghu Sir is the one who introduced me to the "World of Linux"
when I was a student. Since then many years passed by but he still
remains my role model. He is the best mentor I have ever come
across. His domain expertise and patience makes him the best in
this field. Wish you great success ahead.
Priya Saxena, Lead at Cloudhouse Technologies Ltd.
(Greater London, UK)
Working with Mr. Raghu Bhardawaj is an experience which will leave you yearning for more and more to learn. He
has set bench marks in delivering trainings and I hope to have more of such wonderful sessions with him. His
training is skillfully organized and provide in depth analysis in the subject, which gives the participant not just a
fantastic learning experience but also encourages to enhance self learning skill with hands on examples. No
wonder that is the reason why his trainings are the best in the arena of Embedded software. I wish Mr. Raghu
Bharadwaj many more successful milestones in his career.
Karthik Satya, SSE at L&T Infotech,
(Japan)
I’ve got trained in Linux kernel/device driver development in 2004 from Bharadwaj and he
helped me to become expert in power management for platforms like phones/tablets/2-1's.
his expertise/training helped to bridge the gap b/w HW/SW. So I get to be the one in that
specialization at my current job.
V Venkateswarulu, Sr. Systems Software Engineer at
(Intel Corporation)
and over 3000 more…

12. About the Author
Raghu Bharadwaj
Lead trainer at Veda Solutions with 14 years of experience in delivering
core Linux programming courses
Conducted over 40 corporate trainings to over 25 clients including Xilinx,
Sasken, Braodcom, GE, TCS, TechMahindra etc.
Trained over 7000 participants from over 75 major companies like
Qualcomm, AMD, TCS, Polycom, Cavium, Juniper, Robert Bosch, Smart
Play, Cognizant etc.
First trainer in India to offer Linux Kernel and Device Drivers course

13. Thank You
All the points mentioned here come from my experience as a trainer for over
a decade. I have put this with at most sincerity and the hope that you will
benefit from this.
If you think this has helped you. Please share this and help others succeed.
If you have any suggestions or feedback, do write to me.
Sincerely,
Raghu Bharadwaj
www.techveda.org
info@techveda.org