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+title: "What we've been reading in November (2023)"
+author: tyler
+tags: [roundup]
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+Here are the articles, videos, and tools that we've been excited about this
+November. 
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+We hope you enjoy these links, and we look forward to hearing what you've been
+reading in the comments or [on the Interrupt Slack](https://interrupt-slack.herokuapp.com/).
+
+
+
+## Articles & Learning
+
+- [**BLE performance analysis with pyshark | robdobson.com**](https://robdobson.com/2023/10/ble-performance-analysis-with-pyshark/)<br>
+Streamline BLE communication debugging with these tools for analyzing captured BLE packets.
+
+- [**Confusing git terminology**](https://jvns.ca/blog/2023/11/01/confusing-git-terminology/)<br>
+Really great overview of common things that confuse me still with Git. - Eric
+
+- [**Implementing Regular Expressions**](https://swtch.com/~rsc/regexp/)<br>
+Amazing articles about regular expressions. I learned a lot! - Noah
+
+- [**Building an occupancy sensor with a $5 ESP32 and a serverless DB**](https://matthew.science/posts/occupancy/)<br>
+Fun project writeup for a BLE-beacon-scanning occupancy sensor (I particularly liked the connecting of bits of cloud + on-device software). - Noah
+
+- [**Malloc tutorial**](https://danluu.com/malloc-tutorial/)<br>
+A nicely worked example malloc implementation. - Noah
+
+- [**Why I think C++ is still a desirable coding platform compared to Rust**](https://lucisqr.substack.com/p/why-i-think-c-is-still-a-very-attractive)<br>
+Interesting comparison of C++ and Rust. Good alternative to most I've read and some interesting viewpoints. - Recommended by Interrupt Slack community member, Niall Cooling 
+
+- [**Making the most of Picolibc with Zephyr // Zephyr Tech Talk #007**](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7136054381757530112/comments/)<br>
+A discussion on various aspects of Picolibc led by Keith Packard. Picolibc is an extremely adaptable C library designed for embedded systems, and has recently been adopted as the default C library in Zephyr.
+
+- [**Webinar: Getting Started with Zephyr RTOS (On Demand)**](https://embeddedonlineconference.com/freesession/Getting_Started_with_Zephyr_RTOS.php?ref=mem)<br>
+Curious about Zephyr? Jacob Beningo and Memfault Ambassador Mohammed Billoo will teach you about Zephyr's main components, navigating the codebase, building custom applications, and how to leverage Memfault to gain firmware insights.
+
+- [**Memfault Webinar - NXP, Memfault & Golioth: Observability & Device Management for IoT (Recording)**](https://go.memfault.com/nxp-memfault-golioth-bringing-observability-device-management-to-iot-devices-webinar)<br>
+Integrate complementary IoT cloud services over a single, secure connection using Memfault, Golioth, and NXP Semiconductors, allowing you to proactively manage and monitor your devices.
+
+- [**Memfault Webinar - How Embedded Device Observability Helps Latch Build Ultra-Reliable Products (Recording)**](https://go.memfault.com/how-embedded-observability-helps-latch-build-ultra-reliable-products)<br>
+Discover how Memfault customers such as Latch collect high-quality debugging and performance data from their devices in the field and use it to ensure their customers get the best possible product.
+
+- [**Webinar: Accelerate development and optimize in-field device quality with remote debugging and monitoring - nordicsemi.com (Recording)**](https://www.nordicsemi.com/Events/2023/Webinar-Accelerate-development-and-optimize-in-field-device-quality)<br>
+Learn how to use Nordic + Memfault together to yield LTE, Bluetooth LE, & Wi-Fi based solutions that enable you to launch products faster than ever and manage high-performance device fleets at scale in a dynamically evolving RF environment.
+
+
+
+## Projects & Tools
+
+- [**Advent of Code 2023**](https://adventofcode.com/)<br>
+Solve 2 riddles programmatically each day until Christmas. - Recommended by Interrupt Slack community member, Mo Ger
+
+- [**POV Candle - mitxela.com**](https://mitxela.com/projects/candle)<br>
+Really cool mini volumetric display using an RP2040. - Noah
+
+
+
+## News & Announcements
+
+- [**Azure RTOS Is Now Eclipse ThreadX | The Eclipse Foundation**](https://threadx.io/)<br>
+Microsoft announced they are contributing Azure RTOS to the Eclipse Foundation under the Eclipse ThreadX open source project.
+
+
+
+## Upcoming Events
+
+- [**Memfault Webinar - Managing Issues and Improving Products After Launch**](https://hubs.la/Q02bj1VV0)<br>
+Join our quarterly embedded panel on December 14th with Phillip Johnston ([Embedded Artistry](https://embeddedartistry.com/)) and Thea "Stargirl" Flowers ([Winterbloom](https://winterbloom.com/shop)) as we discuss the numerous post-launch challenges we've faced after decades of collective experience bringing products to market, and how to best tackle them. Register [here](https://hubs.la/Q02bj1VV0) to get the recording sent to you afterwards.
+
+- [**FOUNDERS & FRIENDS at CES 2024**](https://www.mistywest.com/founders-friends/ces-2024/)<br>
+Heading to CES 2024? Request an invite to attend [FOUNDERS & FRIENDS](https://www.mistywest.com/founders-friends/ces-2024/) on Thursday, January 11th, hosted by Misty West and Memfault. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while networking with some of the hardware industry’s key decision makers, and get an exclusive preview of some of the latest advancements in cutting edge technology.