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Businesssoftware bug
#RI-69e33b55·7 months ago·
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Lookback: 6 months

“caught a display state failure on a safety-relevant HMI screen”

caught a bug that prevented an eight-figure product recall but got zero recognition

What I wish I knew
"how value works inside large organizations"
If I could tell you one thing
"build systems that catch critical issues and create value even if not immediately recognized"
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10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
SettledMixedSevere

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