#019: END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION: Moments You Loved, Stories You Missed, and 2026 Predictions You Need

SummaryIn today’s Coredump Session, François and Chris wrap up the year with a special milestone celebration for the 20th episode of the series. They take listeners behind the mic to reflect on how Coredump began, the moments that defined 2025, and the lessons learned along the way. Expect highlights from the year’s most talked-about discussions, bold predictions for what’s ahead in 2026, and the biggest live Q&A yet—where nothing is off the table.Key Takeaways:Why Coredump Sessions started and how the show has evolved over 20 episodesThe biggest engineering lessons guests shared throughout 2025The most surprising device failures and field behaviors teams faced this yearHow firmware teams adapted to fast-changing toolchains and new requirementsThe rise of AI-assisted debugging, testing, and development in embedded workHow security mandates tightened and reshaped device developmentThe recurring theme that real-world conditions rarely match lab assumptionsWhat François and Chris learned from producing the series behind the scenesWhat the hosts expect to define embedded systems development in 2026The expanded live Q&A format and how the community is shaping future episodesChapters:00:00 Teasers01:30 Intro/ Welcome03:35 The Genesis of Core Dump06:54 Favorite Moments and Lessons Learned08:45 Clip Reaction: Nick Sinas's OTA Nightmare in the Snow12:19 Clip Reaction: Lack of Security at Pebble16:45 Clip Reaction: Dan Mangum on AI & Engineering21:50 Clip Reaction: Vatsal at Ultrahuman Talks Always-On Devices25:29 Clip Reaction: Chad from Gabb Talks Security30:12 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 202635:59 The Rise of AI and Edge Computing42:24 Evolving Skills for Firmware Engineers47:01 Security in Embedded Systems49:01 The Future of Testing in Embedded Development53:15 Conclusions & Thank Yous⁠Join the Interrupt Slack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on YouTube ⁠Follow Memfault⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠Other ways to listen:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠GoodPods⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website

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