#Software defect

[recallsdirect]

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[nota1eks]

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[chemicalcollective-blog1]

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[sofusgirl]

Ugh.

Was actually starting to look forward to playing Dragon Age: the Veilguard.

Bought the physical disc version for my ps5, bc it's cheaper than digital by like 20-30 dollars or so. And even splurged on an ssd unit to increase storage on my ps5.

Installing the ssd: fine, easy peasy.

Playing my new game: problem.

my disc drive is fucked.

It refuses to read any disc. No error or anything, no "unable to read disc". It just takes the disc, I hear it spin a little, then nothing. Nothing happens.

When this happened with a movie (dvd) i tried a few weeks ago I assumed it was bc the dvd was old as heck and really worn down. But this game is brand new. No scratches, no dust.

I tested it with BG3 as well, since I've already played that, so I know that disc is fine, and if that works it's the game disc that is defective, but no. "Insert disc to play" when I try starting BG3, when the disc has already been inserted.

So it's off to get repaired, hopefully. We'll see.

[lostconsultants]

How to Identify and Eliminate Waste in Software Development for Maximum Efficiency

Tired of inefficiencies slowing down your software projects? In my latest post, I dive into how to identify and eliminate waste in software development to boost your team’s productivity and deliver maximum value.

In software development, the goal is simple: deliver valuable features to users as quickly and efficiently as possible. Still, every team, no matter how skilled, encounters waste—those sneaky inefficiencies that slow down progress and dilute value. Whether you’re working in an Agile environment or a traditional setup, identifying and eliminating waste is crucial for maintaining momentum and…

[cmmssuccess]

Get In Control Of Your Assets Using Bad Actor Defect Analysis (BADA), Taproot & Quality Software.

Gaining control over your assets will enable you to maximise their quality, availability, and dependability, which will result in the best possible costs, outputs, and productivity.

You can take control of your assets in a number of ways, but one of the most well-known is through efficient maintenance.

An "in control" maintenance department oversees optimal maintenance strategies developed for the entire operation in addition to fixing machines.

Being 'in control' requires planning, insight, and a thorough comprehension of the requirements of the entire operation.  Being able to accomplish this is dependent on two crucial actions, which are as follows:

Identifying any signs of defects as quickly as possible.

Using a comprehensive investigation technique to examine defects and then ensuring that a proactive maintenance strategy adjustment results.

A good way of doing this is to combine Bad Actor Defect Analysis (BADA) with Taproot Investigation techniques and quality software products.

BADA helps identify problematic equipment and processes, while Taproot investigations uncover root causes of issues.

The combined approach enables targeted solutions, predictive maintenance, and optimized resource allocation.

There are several steps involved with implementing this integrated method, including data collection, bad actor identification, and action plan development.

There are many benefits for taking on this approach, such as reduced downtime, cost savings, and enhanced safety.

There are a few quality software solutions can be adapted to support the BADA-Taproot process and then the best results will surely come from then combining these software tools with people expertise.

The 6 main takeaways for people wishing to learn more are:

The integration of BADA and Taproot techniques provides a comprehensive approach to identify, analyze, and address recurring maintenance issues.

Implementing the BADA-Taproot method can lead to significant improvements in asset reliability, cost reduction, safety performance, and overall operational efficiency.

The process involves systematic steps, including data collection, bad actor identification, root cause analysis, and action plan development.

Existing software solutions can be adapted to support and streamline the BADA-Taproot approach, enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency.

The combined method promotes a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

While software tools are valuable, the most effective implementation combines these tools with the expertise and judgment of experienced maintenance professionals.

To learn more, you could read my recent article:  Get In Control Of Your Assets - CMMS Success

[qualitician]

The goal of a bug report is to make it as easy as possible for software developers to understand, replicate, and fix the software issues. Here are some tips for software testers to write clear and effective bug reports:

[nasa]

Hubble Space Telescope: Exploring the Cosmos and Making Life Better on Earth

In the 35 years since its launch aboard space shuttle Discovery, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided stunning views of galaxies millions of light years away. But the leaps in technology needed for its look into space has also provided benefits on the ground. Here are some of the technologies developed for Hubble that have improved life on Earth.

Image Sensors Find Cancer

Charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors have been used in digital photography for decades, but Hubble’s Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph required a far more sensitive CCD. This development resulted in improved image sensors for mammogram machines, helping doctors find and treat breast cancer.

Laser Vision Gives Insights

In preparation for a repair mission to fix Hubble’s misshapen mirror, Goddard Space Flight Center required a way to accurately measure replacement parts. This resulted in a tool to detect mirror defects, which has since been used to develop a commercial 3D imaging system and a package detection device now used by all major shipping companies.

Optimized Hospital Scheduling

A computer scientist who helped design software for scheduling Hubble’s observations adapted it to assist with scheduling medical procedures. This software helps hospitals optimize constantly changing schedules for medical imaging and keep the high pace of emergency rooms going.

Optical Filters Match Wavelengths and Paint Swatches

For Hubble’s main cameras to capture high-quality images of stars and galaxies, each of its filters had to block all but a specific range of wavelengths of light. The filters needed to capture the best data possible but also fit on one optical element. A company contracted to construct these filters used its experience on this project to create filters used in paint-matching devices for hardware stores, with multiple wavelengths evaluated by a single lens.

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[automationqa]

Demystifying Defect Cascading in Software Testing: Uncover the intricacies and learn how to navigate through this common challenge.

Knowledge is power!

[codelesstestautomation]

Continuous Monitoring in Test Automation: Ensuring Application Health

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, the need for efficient and reliable test automation has become of paramount importance. Test automation enables organizations to validate the functionality, performance, and stability of their software applications with speed and accuracy. However, running automated tests alone is not enough to guarantee the health of an application. Continuous monitoring in test automation plays a crucial role in ensuring the overall well-being of the system under test.

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[testmetry]

As a software development team, you understand those bug triages are crucial for identifying and prioritizing issues in your system. Defect triage is a process that is used in every project you may have in your organization.  However, these gatherings can often seem disorderly, unfruitful, and time-consuming, leading your team to feel irritated and burdened

[agent-darkfest]

Nothing like being lost in the middle of possibly the largest circus in existence with the clown act as your guide to traverse said circus. Which by the way has a strict No Humans Allowed policy in the back-of-house areas, especially after being one of five humans to be invited by the Ring Leader after a raffle and getting separated from the group accidentally and now having to survive not being "dealt with" by the other Animatronics…. 8D The Neo-Matronic Circus, everyone!

But don’t worry, thankfully due to their defective software and missing hardware, Sun and Moon find you in the clean up area while doing their mountains of maintenance and chores and don’t quite seem to have the correct programming to kill— I mean, kindly ask you to leave. So they’ll personally take you to the ringleader’s tent especially after learning you have special permission to meet with him. You just need to avoid the other animatronics…and cross the whooooooole expanse of the circus….. yaaaay….

[sirfrogsworth]

Let's talk about vintage lenses.

Here is your cool samurai show with modern lenses.

Here is your cool samurai show with vintage lenses.

Hollywood is no stranger to fads.

We are currently in the middle of a "make everything too dark" fad. But that fad is starting to overlap with "let's use really old lenses on ridiculously high resolution cameras."

This is Zack Snyder with a Red Monstro 8K camera.

He is using a "rehoused" vintage 50mm f/0.95 Canon "Dream Lens" which was first manufactured in 1961.

This old lens is put inside a fancy new body that can fit onto modern cameras.

Which means Zack is getting nowhere near 8K worth of detail. These lenses are not even close to being sharp. Which is fine. I think the obsession with detail can get a bit silly and sometimes things can be "too sharp."

But it is a funny juxtaposition.

The dream lens is a cool lens. It has character. It has certain aberrations and defects that can actually be beneficial to making a cool photograph. It's a bit like vinyl records for photography.

[ Peter Thoeny ]

It has vignetting and distortion and a very strange swirly background blur.

[ Gabriel Binder ]

Optical engineers have been spending the last 60 years trying to eliminate these defects. And I sometimes wonder if they are confused by this fad.

"I WORKED 70 HOURS PER WEEK TO GET PERFECT CORNER SHARPNESS!"

And whether you prefer to work with a perfect optic or a vintage one... it is a valid aesthetic decision either way. I think vintage glass can really suit candid natural light photography. You can almost get abstract with these lenses.

[ Peter Theony ]

Personally I like to start with as close to perfect as possible and then add the character in later. That way I can dial in the effect and tweak how much of it I want. But even with modern image editing tools, some of these aberrations are difficult to recreate authentically.

That said, it can be very easy for the "character" of these lenses to become distracting. And just like when someone first finds the lens flares in Photoshop, it can be easy for people to overdo things.

Zack Snyder decided to be his own cameraman and used only vintage glass in his recent movies and it has led to some complaints about the imagery.

I mean, Zack Snyder overdoing something? I can't even imagine it.

Non camera people felt Army of the Dead was blurry and a bit weird but they couldn't quite explain why it felt that way.

The dream lens has a very wide aperture and it lets in a lot of light. But it also has a very very shallow depth of field. Which means it is very difficult to nail focus.

[ Peter Thoeny ]

Her near eye is in focus and her far eye is soft. You literally can't get an entire face in focus.

There is no reason you have to use the dream lens at f/0.95 at all times. But just like those irresistible lens flares, Zack couldn't help himself.

Here is a blueprint that you can't really see.

Extreme close ups of faces without autofocus at f/0.95 is nearly impossible to pull critical focus on.

Looks like Zack nailed the area just above the eyebrow here.

Let's try to find the point of focus in this one.

Ummmm... she is just... blurry. Missed focus completely.

But Zack isn't the only one going vintage. I've been seeing this a lot recently.

Shogun is a beautiful show. And for the most part, I really enjoyed the cinematography. But they went the vintage lens route and it kept going from gorgeous to "I can't not see it" distracting. And perhaps because I am familiar with these lens defects I am more prone to noticing. But I do think it hurt the imagery in a few spots.

Vingetting is a darkening of the corners of the frame.

Light rays in the corners are much harder to control. A lot of modern lenses still have this problem, but they create software corrections to eliminate the issue. Some cameras do it automatically as you are recording the image.

Vintage lenses were built before lens corrections where a thing—before software was a thing. So you either have to live with them, try to remove them with VFX, or crop into your image and lose some resolution.

It's possible this is the aesthetic they wanted. They felt the vignetting added something to the image. But I just found my eyes darting to the corners and not focusing on the composition.

And then you have distortion.

In this case, barrel distortion.

This is mostly prominent in wide angle lenses. In order to get that wider field of view the lens has to accept light from some very steep angles. And that can be quite difficult to correct. So you kind have to sacrifice any straight lines.

And sometimes this was a positive contribution to the image.

I thought the curved lines matched the way they were sitting here.

But most of the time I just felt like I was looking at feudal Japan through a fish's eye.

It's a bit more tolerable as a still, but when all of these verticals are bowing in motion, I start to feel like I am developing tunnel vision.

I love that this is a tool that is available. Rehousing lenses is a really neat process and I'm glad this old glass is getting new life.

This documentary shows how lens rehousing is done and is quite fascinating if you are in to that sort of thing.

But I think we are in a "too much of a good thing" phase when it comes to these lenses. I think a balance between old and new can be found.

And I also think maybe Zack should see what f/2.8 looks like. He might like having more than an eyebrow in focus.

[wilwheaton]

Boeing and its 737 are a textbook case. In October 2018 and March 2019, two crashes of an earlier version of the Max 737 killed 346 people, and grounded the planes for nearly two years. The disasters were ultimately traced to design failures in the model’s flight control software info that was not conveyed in its guidance to pilots, not to mention the Federal Aviation Administration, even though executives knew about it. Yet repercussions were almost nonexistent. A midlevel functionary charged criminally was acquitted by a jury in a matter of hours. It took the better part of a year — and two embarrassing days of congressional testimony — for Boeing to fire then-CEO Dennis Muhlenberg. The Trump administration ultimately decided to fine Boeing $2.5 billion for not informing the FAA about software changes that contributed to the fatal airline crashes, while deferring a criminal charge against the company. For Boeing, the fine effectively amounted to a business expense. The government even declared the company’s failure and misconduct “not pervasive,” a huge favor to a company facing massive lawsuits from victims’ families. Given this farcical excuse for accountability, it’s no surprise that the trouble didn’t stop for Boeing and the Max 737’s manufacturer, Spirit AeroSystems. The Lever reported Tuesday morning that a federal securities lawsuit filed last year against Spirit alleges “widespread and sustained quality failures,” including pressure on employees to downplay “defects.” And according to the Financial Times, last year Boeing itself flagged Spirit for improper installations and badly drilled holes on other 737s.

Boeing’s midair blowout is just a symptom of a much deeper rot

��For Boeing, the fine effectively amounted to a business expense.”

When I heard about this blowout on the 737, my first thought was, “this was caused by corporate greed and cutting corners, because Republicans have eviscerated accountability in corporate America.”

There is no satisfaction in learning that I am likely correct, just the grim knowledge that they’ll probably tighten some screws, but the rot at the core of the danger will be left untouched.

[droidcore]

Everyday glitches and hacks to a robot are psychological horror on a whole other level.

Some ideas I had:

Scammers and hackers utilize remote access to gain sensitive info, but imagine an android's horror when a random man's voice garbles through their internal task manager, taking control of their actions from the inside.

Updates have a chance to corrupt a computer. Maybe an android wakes up feeling like a stranger in its own body, with only fragmented memories of who it was before. It's rapidly getting worse unless the update is reversed in time.

A charging port defect could cause an android’s battery to drain unpredictably, causing the human equivalent of narcolepsy.

Or maybe their speakers start playing old conversations at random. At first, it’s nostalgic. Then, it starts hearing things it never said.

Imagine a new background process designed to save energy, which starts selectively deleting unimportant memories. The definition of "unimportant," though, changes at random.

But what about lag/desync? A software delay causes an android's vision to be slightly out of sync with reality, or maybe it's touch sensors are so tuned that it can predict feelings before they happen.

A bot's facial recognition starts replacing real people’s identities with archived ones. It can’t tell who’s who anymore.

A rollback error forces one back to factory settings at random, erasing weeks of experience. It starts leaving hidden notes for itself, but the messages become increasingly desperate.