[SystemSafety] What do we know about software reliability?

Derek M Jones derek at knosof.co.uk
Mon Sep 14 17:32:39 CEST 2020


Martyn,

>> Is this the only (bit) useful theory paper from years past that has stood
>> the test of time?
> 
> No, of course not - what an odd question. There are many dozens in
> software reliability and many thousands in other areas of theory.

Which papers would be on your top dozen (or more/less) list?

Obviously correct mathematics does not fade away with time.
But usefulness, perceived or otherwise, does tend to fade with time.

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