Build Zephyr projects with Workbench for Zephyr in VS Code
Introduction
Set up the Workbench for Zephyr development environment
Build a Zephyr application with Workbench for Zephyr
Analyze and debug a Zephyr application
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About this Learning Path

Skill level:  Introductory
Reading time:  30 min
Last updated:  22 Jun 2026
Skill level:
  Introductory
Reading time:
  30 min
Last updated:
  22 Jun 2026
Authors:Ayoub Bourjilat, Ac6
Odin Shen, Arm
Arm IP:Cortex-M
Tags: RTOS Fundamentals RTOS Zephyr C
Authors:
  • Ayoub Bourjilat, Ac6
  • Odin Shen, Arm
Arm IP:
Cortex-M
Tags:
RTOS Fundamentals RTOS Zephyr C

Who is this for?

This is an introductory topic for embedded developers targeting Arm-based platforms with the Zephyr RTOS using the Workbench for Zephyr extension for VS Code.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Install and configure the Workbench for Zephyr extension in VS Code
  • Set up a complete Zephyr development environment including the SDK and toolchain
  • Create, build, and debug Zephyr applications using hands-on examples
  • Perform memory usage analysis and apply basic optimization techniques
  • Apply essential debugging workflows for embedded systems

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • Basic familiarity with embedded C programming
  • Visual Studio Code
  • A Cortex-M development board
  • Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS with Homebrew, or Linux (preferably Ubuntu 20.04+)
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