InternetOfStuff

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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   > Then again, the embedded (microcontrollers) world seems to be filled with slightly esoteric implementations of C and everybody gets along just fine. But embedded teams often severely limit the language constructs you may use, in order
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   I disagree. The German public broadcasters are well known for biting the hand that feeds them.
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   SEEKING WORK: embedded systems, development processes, product quality Location: Munich, Germany Remote: yes please I'm an experienced (>10 years) embedded software engineer with management experience. I have a master's in mech
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   > I think you can assume goodwill here. If OP is mistaken, clue them in. Thank you.
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   Thanks for taking the time to dig your way to the facts, and then report back with what you found. As it turns out, I learned something as well. Contrary to what I said, that same passage requires failing turbine blades to be retained as we
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   Ugly? IDK, I like them. Bad? Not at all. UI designers try very hard to make them intuitive, and from what I hear are largely succeeding. TBH, if I look at an aircraft cockpit (especially a modern one), I have little trouble orienting myself
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   > Not unless the cowling was armored, which it wasn't at least back in the 80's. AFAIK part of engine qualification is proving that the nacelle will retain a fan blade breaking off at full throttle. There are remarkable youtube
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   > Hiro Protagonist I had read the book twice already, and it took me listening to the audio book and hearing the name said out loud to realise that it was a pun :-) Call me childish, but I still have to giggle every time I remember his n
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   by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

   > just because "take 5" sounds Wrong Take that back! Just because you're not used to quintuple time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five SCNR ;-)
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    by InternetOfStuff 9y ago

    Heh, DOORS is pretty crappy. But once you get used to its flavour of crappiness, you can get shit done. I think it's one of those tools which demand a lot of expertise in setting them up, or you will paint yourself in a corner, with ex