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Not everyone can write embedded systems software. And I strongly disagree with medical devices. Peoples lives depend on them working.
by slenk 4y ago
Not everyone can write embedded systems software. And I strongly disagree with medical devices. Peoples lives depend on them working.
- tgsovlerkhgsel 4y agoI think the problem is that many software developers can't do embedded, but many electrical engineers can't do software. Do you disagree that the software for medical devices is written badly, or are you just saying that it should be written well? I don't think the latter is in dispute. For the former, https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/aug/31/hacking-risk-recall-pacemakers-patient-death-fears-fda-firmware-update https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/aug/31/hacking-r...
- adrianN 4y agoThe truth is that embedded, safety critical software requires a set of skills that is not normally taught in computer science or in electrical engineering degrees unless the students intentionally specialize in that direction.
- arunprakash01 4y ago[flagged]