Part 1: Getting Started
Your journey into UEFI development begins here.
What You’ll Learn
In this section, you’ll build a solid foundation for UEFI development:
| Chapter | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | UEFI architecture, boot stages, services overview |
| 2. Environment Setup | EDK2, toolchains, QEMU/OVMF configuration |
| 3. Hello World | Your first UEFI application |
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Basic C programming knowledge - pointers, structures, functions
- Command-line familiarity - navigating directories, running commands
- A development machine - Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 22.04+, or macOS 13+
Learning Path
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A[Start Here] --> B[1. Understand UEFI Architecture]
B --> C[2. Set Up Development Environment]
C --> D[3. Build Hello World]
D --> E[Continue to Part 2: Core Concepts]
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Time Investment
| Chapter | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 30-45 minutes reading |
| Environment Setup | 1-2 hours (varies by platform) |
| Hello World | 30 minutes |
Skill Level: Beginner Prerequisites: Basic C programming, command-line familiarity