Software Reuse and Safety

摘要

This tutorial addresses issues and current practices regarding the important topic of the interaction of software reuse and safety. This topic has become very relevant to modern embedded systems in domains from aerospace to automotive, as new architectures are introduced that encourage the development and use of reusable components. The two sections of the tutorial provide first an introduction to the theoretical concepts relevant to safety-related software development, and then an introduction and discussion of concrete examples in today's industry. Current examples of standards regulating reusable software components in safety-critical domains are presented. An example from the automotive industry is presented in more detail.