The Rugged Software Manifesto

• I am rugged and, more importantly, my code is rugged.
• I recognize that software has become a foundation of our modern world.
• I recognize the awesome responsibility that comes with this foundational role.
• I recognize that my code will be used in ways I cannot anticipate, in ways it was not designed, and for longer than it was ever intended.
• I recognize that my code will be attacked by talented and persistent adversaries who threaten our physical, economic, and national security.
• I recognize these things - and I choose to be rugged.
• I am rugged because I refuse to be a source of vulnerability or weakness.
• I am rugged because I assure my code will support its mission.
• I am rugged because my code can face these challenges and persist in spite of them.
• I am rugged, not because it is easy, but because it is necessary and I am up for the challenge.

 

Reference: http://www.ruggedsoftware.org/