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Does the Embedded Group Need A Better Definition?

rscasny
rscasny over 8 years ago

As I've indicated to some members, part of my job at element14 (besides RoadTests, Webinars, Design Challenges) is to monitor the content in various groups to ensure we are covering topics of interest to our members or to find interesting member-content to highlight or promote (or even to find exceptional writers.)

 

I often look at the Embedded group. I'm wondering if it needs better definition. We say it is focused on "microcontrollers, programmable logic, memory, DSP and controllers." Each of these are a big area unto themselves.

 

If anyone has any thoughts on this, please offer them in the comments below.

 

Thanks.

 

Randall

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 8 years ago in reply to rscasny +5
    I'm a fan of a good explanation and few if no subgroups. I have two reasons for that: - subgroups create more confusion than solution. - blogs in subgroups don't get views, and comments are mostly from…
  • rscasny
    rscasny over 8 years ago in reply to dougw +4
    I don't disagree that the names of our groups on some level "have commercial significance." But I don't think that's our first concern. A healthy community that encourages participation and engagement…
  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 8 years ago in reply to rscasny +4
    Again... I was thinking also to another option, despite remain a good idea to make the name more "popular". Celebrating the new name can be a good idea to launch a series of projects focused on the use…
  • rscasny
    rscasny over 8 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    Short and Sweet!. Thanks.

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    rachaelp over 8 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    I do tend to agree, sub categories can cause confusion if there are too many and they are not well thought out and explained. If we can sort things with just better information and descriptions relating to the main group that would be fine but maybe because "Embedded" encompasses such a wide range of topics and disciplines then maybe this isn't practical and a small number of sub groups might be necessary.

     

    Best Regards,


    Rachael

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