Mayday! Software Lessons from Aviation Disasters

Explore valuable software engineering insights drawn from aviation disasters in this compelling conference talk from NDC Sydney 2022. Discover how the aviation industry's relentless commitment to learning from mistakes can be applied to software development. Examine the increasing importance of robust software practices as technology becomes more integrated into critical aspects of daily life. Gain practical knowledge from nearly a century of commercial aviation disaster investigations and learn how to apply these lessons to improve software engineering processes. Understand the importance of embracing scrutiny in the face of failure and how this approach can lead to safer, more reliable software systems. Leave with a fresh perspective on disaster prevention and mitigation strategies that can be implemented in software development projects of all scales.