Correct Answers: Who Needs Them? A Story of Numerical Computing

Watch a thought-provoking seminar talk exploring the evolution and implications of numerical computing, from its origins in rocket trajectory calculations to its current widespread use in processing images, sound, and sensor data. Delve into the changing landscape of algorithm validation and correctness testing, particularly as open-source toolkits become increasingly prevalent in modern computing. Learn from Professor Andy Adler's firsthand experience managing EIDORS.org, an open-source imaging software toolkit, while examining the broader philosophical tension between algorithmic correctness and rapid development methodologies. Gain insights into the critical debate surrounding validation practices in contemporary numerical computing and their impact on software development approaches.