The Worst Typo I Ever Made
Tom Scott
Why leaders watch it
A short cautionary story about one small mistake with big consequences, highlighting safeguards and blame.
Tom Scott recounts the worst typo he ever made, a subtle mistake in code with destructive consequences at a previous job. It is a cautionary tale about irreversible operations.
Topics: Failure, safety & learning orgs
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