Throwback Thursday: August 1, 2024
Today's edition of Throwback Thursday explores the paradox of reliable software: better software -> increased user trust -> more potential for harm.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
The Curse of Reliable Software
How does one avoid the reliability paradox? One option is to intentionally write unreliable, buggy software. There’s a better option.
Mike Wolfe
1. Over time, users will assume their software is infallible.
2. Over time, software will prove its users wrong.
The Software Reliability Paradox
The most reliable software holds the potential to cause the greatest harm. Examples abound, from my own $86K mistake to a devastating Russian hack.
Mike Wolfe
As software reliability increases, so too does the degree of harm it has the potential to create.
Defensive Programming
Don’t build digital Maginot Lines. Program your defenses in depth.
Mike Wolfe
Developer Humor
Zealous Autoconfig
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