data products
When it comes to data products, a lot of the time there is a misconception that these cannot be put through automated testing. Although some parts of the pipeline can not go through traditional testing methodologies due to their experimental and stochastic nature, most of the pipeline can. In addition to this, the more unpredictable algorithms can be put through specialised validation processes. Let’s take a look at traditional testing methodologies and how we can apply these to our data/ML p...
data products
When it comes to data products, a lot of the time there is a misconception that these cannot be put through automated testing. Although some parts of the pipeline can not go through traditional testing methodologies due to their experimental and stochastic nature, most of the pipeline can. In addition to this, the more unpredictable algorithms can be put through specialised validation processes. Let’s take a look at traditional testing methodologies and how we can apply these to our data/ML p...
Building the software
We’ve talked about the software that flies SpaceX rockets, the team that tests the code to ensure it’s airtight, and the code that helps Starlink satellites communicate with customers and one another. For our last piece, we’re diving into the work of a team that helps the vehicles get built. The Application Software team crafted an ERP system for every stage of building a rocket. “One of our responsibilities is to build the software used by almost everyone at the company to get the vehicle to...
Building the software
We’ve talked about the software that flies SpaceX rockets, the team that tests the code to ensure it’s airtight, and the code that helps Starlink satellites communicate with customers and one another. For our last piece, we’re diving into the work of a team that helps the vehicles get built. The Application Software team crafted an ERP system for every stage of building a rocket. “One of our responsibilities is to build the software used by almost everyone at the company to get the vehicle to...
Great story
Great story! Welcome to electronics. One thing I am missing, for both software and hardware is collecting the requirements and a more rigorous planning phase, before choosing the framework. For example, you ended up with the biggest model Pi, while probably the Pi Pico might do the job too. Not only is the Pico cheaper (4 dollar versus about 40 dollar), but also the power requirements are much more relaxed. Also, some plants will not bear fruit when not in the vicinity of other plants. Basic ...
Great story
Great story! Welcome to electronics. One thing I am missing, for both software and hardware is collecting the requirements and a more rigorous planning phase, before choosing the framework. For example, you ended up with the biggest model Pi, while probably the Pi Pico might do the job too. Not only is the Pico cheaper (4 dollar versus about 40 dollar), but also the power requirements are much more relaxed. Also, some plants will not bear fruit when not in the vicinity of other plants. Basic ...
Learning from the real world
That additional one step (wait for delivery) may not seem like a big deal. It is. Especially when you realize that you forgot to order something. Or one piece of hardware is not compatible with another one. Or that the replacement is not available in your country. That one week could easily grow into a month or more. And waiting can kill hobby projects. But breaking down the tasks helps here, as well. For my automated gardener, I started small—instead of ordering everything I needed, I focuse...
Learning from the real world
That additional one step (wait for delivery) may not seem like a big deal. It is. Especially when you realize that you forgot to order something. Or one piece of hardware is not compatible with another one. Or that the replacement is not available in your country. That one week could easily grow into a month or more. And waiting can kill hobby projects. But breaking down the tasks helps here, as well. For my automated gardener, I started small—instead of ordering everything I needed, I focuse...
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