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We use arm7 based processors at my educational institution in Tamil Nadu in India. Is this a relevant technology for embedded development today?
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I would say ARM7 is a good platform to learn about ARM microprocessors. There have been many updates overtime to the ARM architecture, but if you can learn to develop with an ARM7 you should be able to develop with other ARM or Cortex platforms.
Here is a list of the progression of the ARM architecture.