[SystemSafety] What do we know about software reliability?

[Derek M Jones]

Martyn,

> It's too hard to rank amongst so many. In selecting a few I would
> overlook far too many that should have been higher.

We agree, none of them are worth the effort of calling out :-)

Here is my top pick (ok, so it's not a theory paper):
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820013026


> On 14/09/2020 16:32, Derek M Jones wrote:
>> 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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