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How did the first real-time embedded system also produce the first timing bug?
July 16th, 2019
It's over 40 years since one of the first real-time operating systems was designed for the first computer using integrated circuits. What happened to this operating system in action is a fascinating tale.
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False positive and false negative in software testing
May 22nd, 2019
‘False positive’ and ‘false negative’ are terms commonly heard in software verification. But depending on whether you are looking at static or dynamic analysis, the level of seriousness each conveys can differ. But what do these terms mean? The terms positive and negative relate to the result of a hypothesis or assertion – a positive result means the hypothesis was true and a negative result means it was false.
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Rapita turns 15
April 25th, 2019
Rapita Systems turned 15 on 30th April (2019), offering the perfect chance to reflect on the amazing journey we've had over the last decade-and-a-half. We've summarized our journey in the infographic below, after which you can read on for a more detailed description of our history.
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