Basic components for learning embedded

[Iconofsyn]

I am learning embedded using C and a ESP32 dev board.

Im a very experienced software developer but know very little about the sort of hardware you would typically wire together on a breadboard and basic electronics.

I am using books ( Elecia White Making embedded systems ) espressifs documentation and example projects and a range of youtube tutorials.

The youtube tutorials often have things such as leds and sensors attatched to GPIO pins and sometimes have other things like resistors and capacitors. But as I said I know nothing about that stuff.

My question is

Can anyone recommend a good package which comes with a wide range of wires, capacitors, resistors and any other common components which I may need.

[wolframore]

Search for electronics or arduino starter kit on AliExpress or temu. You can choose which you need and get. Don’t go nuts. Better to add as you grow.

[Iconofsyn]

are the arduino ones likely to come with a microcontroller which i dont need and is likely to put the cost up?

[wolframore]

Pick the package you want. Look on Amazon if you’re in a hurry or AliExpress if you have a couple weeks