Bootable Applications - An Introduction

Explore the fundamentals of creating PC applications that run without an operating system in this 41-minute conference talk from NDC Oslo 2025. Discover what's truly required to build zero-dependency applications by learning to write and compile software that supports the BIOS-variant UEFI, enabling direct booting on any compliant PC system or emulator like QEMU. Follow along on this hands-on journey as you approach minimal system requirements and understand the core concepts behind bootable application development for embedded and cross-platform environments.