functional safety
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Official ISTQB Definition
The absence of unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning behavior of electric/electronic systems.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Ensuring systems don't cause harm when things go wrong - critical for vehicles.
Look Closer
Building safety into embedded systems so malfunctions don't endanger people.
The Bottom Line
The discipline of making automotive software fail safely.
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