Do we need to improve software development and testing?

In 2020, I don't think there should be much opposition to the view that we need to improve the quality of software development and testing.  Recent events at Boeing and the Iowa Caucus are examples of software issues in the news (impacting all levels of software from embedded to apps and web development).  Software Test Optimization blog will share information on improving software development and testing in the news and will propose methods for improving software quality through development and test optimization.  Welcome!

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