Three practical strategies for handling errors in embedded software: (1) actively question what can go wrong with every line of code, considering edge cases like out-of-range parameters and memory corruption; (2) use TODO comments in code to document unresolved concerns so they aren't forgotten; (3) avoid the 'fix it later' mindset, since deferred error handling almost never gets done once a feature appears to work. The core argument is that error handling must be built in during development, not retrofitted afterward.
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Strategy #1 – Constantly consider what can go wrongStrategy #2 – Document your concerns and questions using TODOStrategy #3 – Lose the “I’ll go back later attitude.”Conclusions12 Impressions