It’s the Specification, Stupid! – Communications of the ACM

Software Supply Chain Reliability

Key components of the software supply chain can be designed to not fail with reasonable confidence. This requires shifting from prevailing test-fix-test coding cycles to a paradigm where software is generated from validated specifications.

Software drives the modern digital society, but it is also a major source of failure due to bugs and vulnerabilities.

The consequences of software failure are often severe.

Author's summary: Reliable software supply chain design is crucial.

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Communications of the ACM Communications of the ACM — 2025-11-05

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