What Robots CRAVE: How to Deploy Software Onto Hardware Platforms
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Deploying software on robots and embedded devices is a complex challenge, as each device often has unique hardware specifications. The article introduces the CRAVE framework for building robust deployment systems: Comprehensive (ensuring full deployment), Reversible (allowing rollbacks), Atomic (clear moments of change), Versioned (tracking changes), and Everywhere (consistent across the organization). Implementing these criteria helps avoid deployment issues, improve software quality, and streamline the deployment process, even in complex environments.