What Software is Used for Programming STM32?

STM32 microcontrollers, developed by STMicroelectronics, are widely used in embedded system development and IoT devices. There are several popular software tools for programming STM32, including:

STM32CubeIDE: An integrated development environment (IDE) based on Eclipse, providing powerful code editing, debugging, and compilation features. It simplifies the development process with STM32Cube and HAL libraries.

Keil MDK-ARM: A widely used ARM Cortex-M microcontroller development toolset, offering a complete environment with a code editor, compiler, debugger, and simulator. It integrates CMSIS library and device drivers.

IAR Embedded Workbench: A popular embedded development toolset with optimized compilers, debuggers, and development tools. It supports multiple programming languages and has a user-friendly interface.

In addition, there are other open-source software and third-party tools available, such as GCC compiler, OpenOCD debugger, and PlatformIO. The choice of tools depends on experience and project requirements. Beginners can start with STM32CubeIDE, while more experienced developers can explore other options for complex projects.