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I am reminded of physicians disliking the idea of checklists[1] and revolting against hand washing[2]. [1]: https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2018/11/one-t
by estebank 3y ago
I am reminded of physicians disliking the idea of checklists[1] and revolting against hand washing[2].
[1]: https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2018/11/one-thing-at-a-time-a-brief-history-of-the-checklist/ https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2018/11/one-thing-at-a... (interestingly, I would argue that Boeing Model 299 being able to be accelerated enough to lift off while gust locks were engaged were was a design failure, and points towards the need for safe-by-design mechanisms, even for experienced operators.)
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_reaction_to_Ignaz_Semmelweis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_reaction_to_Ignaz...
I often see people likening software development with woodworking, which is funny because I think our industry is still at at the "you're not a real carpenter unless you're missing three fingers" stage.
- throwawaymaths 3y agoif checklists are what you're all about, how about mandating unit tests.