All those who wonder why a DO-178B level A software should be tested on the object code (refer paragraph 6.4.4.2.b) should read The Embedded Muse Newsletter #189. It has not yet found its way to the "back issue section" (obviously!),...

Ok boys and girls, quiz time ... 1. Which SDLC model does DO-178B recommend? 2. Why should derived requirements be justified? 3. Which process determines the Software Level? 4. According to DO-178B, which testing is most suitable to find the...

This is in response to Pradeep's question here. Pradeep indicates that in his project, Requirement related to WDT is a derived high-level requirement. I find that rather surprising. A good Systems document will address "Software Hanging So Help"...

I always thought the distinction between host testing and target testing should be clear to all. Apparently not. But before that, one thing should be clear: DO-178B does not demand that low-level testing be done on target testing. Testing of...

Perhaps you already know this, perhaps you don't. I certainly didn't when I first read about it many years ago in a "non-aerospace" related book: The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge. At the least, such information could be...