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1 Advanced Software Framework Version 4 (ASF4) Introduction and Context
This chapter starts with an overview of the features and objectives of ASF4. The context in the larger SW/Tools ecosystem is defined, giving a relation between the ASF4, START, and the IDE. A high-level work-flow overview is presented and documentation resources are described, to give insight into which references to use for what.
1.1 Introduction to ASF4
1.2 ASF4: Atmel START, Software Content and IDEs
This section gives an overview of ASF4 within the larger context of the SAM Tools ecosystem.
1.3 Quick Start and Workflow Overview
1.4 Documentation Resources
The major sources of documentation are Getting Started projects, the Atmel START User Manual, as well as reference manuals for ASF4 and Foundation Services framework content.
1.5 ASFv4 vs ASFv3 Benchmark
ASFv4 vs ASFv3 benchmark comparison.
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