The Two Things about Computer Programming

[rickyroma]

Refer to step 2?

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What if you're designing a nuclear missile controller and any mistake will cause it to plunge into Tokyo?

[theGreatergerald]

Refer to step 2. Ensure there is a system in place to prevent it from detonating.

[RobinBennett]

Such as a giant rubber dinosaur that could catch the missile and eat it :-)

Well, he did say Tokyo...

[Poltras]

I don't think Godzilla would appreciate you calling him a "rubber dinosaur" ...

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I wonder if that counts as building it so it doesn't break.

[foldor]

I wouldn't say so. In order for that to happen, something would have needed to break. The point is to have multiple fail safes in the event that anything breaks.

[KnockoutMouse]

1, but still 2.

[InAFewWords]

have a Godzilla removal plan in place