Introduction to Software Testing

But ...

• There is great temptation, on both technological and economic grounds, to go rushing in and move a lot more safety-critical system features into software systems.
• This is NOT the first time in history that we have been tempted by technology in this way.
• “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - Santayana (1863-1952)

A brief history of steam engines

• Heron of Alexandria, in 60AD experimented with steam power.
• 16th and 17th century “exploded” with interest in steam power.
• Thomas Savery (1650-1715) produced the first workable steam engine.