When Human Life Depends on Software - Introduction to Safety-Critical Systems

Explore the world of safety-critical systems in this 45-minute conference talk from Devoxx Poland 2019. Delve into the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by developers working on software for aeroplanes, space shuttles, medical equipment, and nuclear power plants. Discover how software development in these high-stakes fields differs from everyday applications and learn about the restrictive regulations that govern such projects. Analyze real-world examples of software errors that have resulted in loss of human life and destruction of multi-million dollar equipment. Gain valuable insights from industry experience and normative documents to help create safer and more reliable software across all development fields.