Navigating Advanced PlatformIO: Best Practices for Complex Projects & Custom Environments

Hey PlatformIO Community! As many of us tackle increasingly complex embedded projects, managing project structure, custom board definitions, and advanced build configurations can become quite intricate. I’ve been looking for best practices, especially when dealing with multiple custom libraries, unique hardware setups, or integrating with specific CI/CD pipelines. What are your go-to strategies for organizing larger PlatformIO projects effectively? Are there any hidden gems in platformio.ini or advanced scripting techniques you rely on for tailoring the build process for specific environments or custom hardware? Any insights into managing external toolchains or creating portable project setups would be incredibly valuable!
Here are some references that I find helpful:

https://www.theengineeringprojects.com/2025/03/lsm6dsl-inemo-inertial-module-always-on-3d-accelerometer-and-3d-gyroscope.html
https://docs.platformio.org/en/stable/projectconf/index.html

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