The IT Industry is a disaster (2018)
The IT industry faces challenges in IoT and software reliability. Concerns include device trustworthiness, complex systems, and security flaws. Criticisms target coding practices, standards organizations, and propose accountability and skill recognition.
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The article discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities present in the IT industry, particularly focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and software reliability issues. The author highlights concerns about the trustworthiness of devices, the complexity of software systems, and the prevalence of security vulnerabilities. Examples of software failures and unreliable devices are provided, emphasizing the need for a shift in the industry's approach to coding and standards. The article criticizes the reliance on the Von Neumann architecture, the lack of real-time programming expertise, and the shortcomings of industry standards organizations like the IETF and W3C. Suggestions for improvement include holding programmers accountable for software flaws, recognizing coding as a specialized skill, and establishing unbiased standards organizations with consumer representation. The author concludes by expressing skepticism about the possibility of significant industry-wide changes but advocates for measures to enhance software reliability and security.
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2 commentsNo. That's most definitely not the defining characteristic of von Neumann architecture, memory shared between code and data is.
This dude seems to be confusing event-driven architecture, von Neumann machines and concurrency.
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