Regular testing on the target device
Goals
Make sure the program developed works well on the intended target – while still benefiting from fast iterations on the desktop.
Description
Qt as well as web-technologies makes it easy to develop embedded HMIs on the desktop. This enables quick iterations, high turnarounds and easy debugging. Do not fall into the trap of developing something that only works on the desktop, either because of performance reasons or because of features not available on the target. Make sure to regular test on the target device.
Environment
All
Platform
All
Implementation effort
Minimal. You need to be able to do proper one-stop builds anyways.
Applicability
All projects that are developed in a desktop environment while targeting a mobile or embedded device.
Caveats
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See also
Implementation hints
- Make sure developers and testers have access to actual target hardware (or comparable evaluation boards)
- Make sure your CI system is creating regular target builds to guard against host dependencies creeping in.
- Consider to make “tested on the target” part of your definition of done.
