So here’s my situation. I’ve been working as a desktop developer for about five years, mostly building internal tools and small business apps. Recently I started getting interested in embedded systems because I see more devices around me becoming “smart.” A friend of mine is involved in a hardware startup, and he mentioned how different embedded development feels compared to writing software for a PC. That got me thinking about switching directions, but honestly, I don’t know where to begin. Do I need to dive deep into electronics first? Or focus on C/C++ and low-level programming? If anyone has made this transition, I’d really appreciate some practical advice on the first steps.