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The Hierarchy of Controls (or how to stop devs from dropping prod)

· Hillel Wayne · March 4, 2025, 5:06 p.m.
software-engineering Best Practices System Design Hierarchy of Controls
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The blog post discusses the Hierarchy of Controls (HoC), typically used in workplace safety, and explores its potential applications in software engineering. It encourages system designers to prioritize effective controls in software environments, drawing parallels between safety in physical and digital spaces.
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