Irving Wang developed an integrated IDE setup for the PurdueElectricRacing/firmware repository, focusing on streamlining ARM Cortex-M firmware development. He configured Visual Studio Code with Clangd and Cortex-Debug extensions, enabling live-watch capabilities, enhanced code completion, and improved static analysis for C and C++ projects. This setup addressed the need for faster debugging and more reliable feature delivery by reducing manual configuration overhead and supporting real-time code inspection. Irving’s work demonstrated depth in embedded systems development, IDE configuration, and toolchain setup, providing a foundation for more efficient firmware workflows and supporting the team’s ability to deliver robust embedded software solutions.