Rivian says “fat finger” caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems […]
I would think they would keep at least 1 of each model/trim of vehicle for testing these things. This leads me to believe one of the following:
I got an offer for software engineering role at Rivian a few years ago. The pay was low.
I think it’s more likely just typical dysfunctional software industry workflows. Companies that actually test their software adequately before deployment are the exception, not the norm. That’s different from what you said in your second bullet point because it’s not even an issue of cheapness, it’s an issue of not actually understanding what the best practices need to be.
I mean… those “typical dysfunctions” are what OP described. You’re just describing the general state of the industry, not providing further examples of disfunction.
No, the parent commenter attributed it to management not wanting to spend money. I’m attributing it to management being incompetent instead, which isn’t the same thing. Spending even unlimited amounts of money is not sufficient to fix what’s wrong.
¿Porque no los dos?
All of the above.