Lesson 1
Limits of Software Control
Recognizing when software cannot compensate for hardware realities.
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Micro lesson 1
Assuming Software Can Fix Hardware FlawsMicro lesson 2
Ignoring Physical Limits Under PressureLesson 2
Hidden Feedback Loops
Detecting and managing feedback that destabilizes embedded systems.
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Micro lesson 1
Overlooking Slow Feedback LoopsMicro lesson 2
Misreading Noisy Signals as DataLesson 3
When Not to Optimize
Knowing when further optimization increases risk or complexity.
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Micro lesson 1
Optimizing for the Wrong MetricMicro lesson 2
Refusing to Accept Diminishing Returns