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Beyond memory safety with the Ada SPARK programming language

Ada: A language born from crisis.

02 Nov 2025

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Ever wondered how programming languages truly come to life? This podcast delves into the unique history of Ada, a language commissioned by the US Department of Defense, a stark contrast to the organic evolution of most languages. Join us as we explore the 'software crisis' of the 1970s, the linguistic chaos in military systems, and the unprecedented, systematic process that led to Ada's creation. From the Strawman to the Steelman, discover the ambitious requirements and the international competition that shaped a language designed for reliability, maintainability, and efficiency – principles that remain relevant today. This is the story of a systematic approach to software engineering that continues to impact how we develop software.

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