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We need apoclypse-proof software (alavi.me)

submitted 1 month ago by somegeek@programming.dev to c/softwareengineering@group.lt

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Explaining why we need "apocalypse-proof software" and some actual software tools for the mentioned situation.

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[–] somegeek@programming.dev 0 points 1 month ago

You're absolutely right. Note that I said "years without updating" not "never updated". Depending on the domain, I think we can always at least aim to make our software as rugged as possible.

I think we should take more aspiration from mechanical engineers and car manufacturers.

A car needs maintenance, but you might just start up a 70 year old engine and it works ok. Our a 70 year old car might be still up and running with minimal maintenance. You don't want to be rapairing/updating your car every month or week.

I understand the domains are different, but how much really? I think if we build with the "rugged" mindset and good engineering, there is a lot of improvement to be made to what software is.