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The Coming Software Apocalypse
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The Coming Software Apocalypse

A small group of programmers wants to change how we code – before catastrophe strikes.

The Atlantic, 2017

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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Analytical
  • Innovative

Recommendation

Almost every aspect of modern life depends on flawless software, but several catastrophic code failures in various industries, including car controls and emergency response systems, have exposed a dated and error-prone development process. In this expansive piece for The Atlantic, writer and programmer James Somers explores the potential for even worse bug-induced disasters and explains how one group of technical leaders is trying to change how developers build software. getAbstract recommends this eye-opener to everyone, but prescribes it especially to programmers.

Take-Aways

  • Software has become ubiquitous in modern life, enabling or driving most daily actions.
  • As computers have become more powerful, software development methods have struggled to keep up.
  • Years of adding and adjusting old code have generated hopelessly complex software systems which are difficult to maintain.

About the Author

James Somers is a writer, programmer and frequent tech contributor to The Atlantic.


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