PART 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

PART 2: The Context of Safety-Critical Software Development
Chapter 2 Software in the Context of Systems
Chapter 3 Software in the Context of System Safety Assessment

PART 3: Developing Safety-Critical Software Using DO-178C
Chapter 4: Overview and Supporting Documents of DO-178C
Chapter 5 Software Planning
Chapter 6 Software Requirements
Chapter 7 Software Design
Chapter 8 Software Implementation: Coding and Integration
Chapter 9 Software Verification
Chapter 10 Software Configuration Management
Chapter 11 Software Quality Assurance
Chapter 12 Certification Negotiation

PART 4 ​​TOOL QUALIFICATION AND DO-178C APPENDIX
Chapter 13 DO-330 and Software Tool Certification
Chapter 14 DO-331 and Model-Based Development and Verification
Chapter 15 DO-332 and Object-Oriented Technology and Related Techniques
Chapter 16 DO-333 and Formal Techniques

PART 5 SPECIAL TOPICS
Chapter 17 Uncovered Code (Dead Code, Unrelated Code, Disabled Code)
Chapter 18 Field-Loadable Software
Chapter 19 User-Modifiable Software
Chapter 20 Real-Time Operating Systems
Chapter 21 Software Partitioning
Chapter 22 Configuration Data
Chapter 23 Aeronautical Data
Chapter 24 Software Reuse
Chapter 25 Reverse Engineering
Chapter 26 Outsourcing and Offshoring Software Life Cycle Activities

A Practical Guide for DO-178 Certification Practitioners
This book covers DO-178 certification, the standard for avionics software installed on civil aircraft like Boeing and Airbus. It covers everything from the systems and regulations associated with DO-178 certification to the entire software development process, deliverables, and related activities, based on the latest version, DO-178C, and its annexes (DO-330, DO-331, DO-332, and DO-333).
This will serve as an excellent practical guide for practitioners involved in the certification of avionics software.

A book filled with all the know-how and insights of a current DER at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This book is a compilation of almost everything about DO-178 certification by Leanna Rierson, who is a DER at the US FAA and has led several special committees at RTCA, published numerous aviation certification-related books and materials, and taught and consulted thousands of professionals in the US and around the world, putting together all of her knowledge, insight, and field know-how.

Developing the world's most secure software
In modern society, there is no field in which software is not used, from automobiles, ships, and railways to nuclear power and satellites.
Among these, the software installed in aircraft is required to develop the safest software possible, more so than in any other field, due to its nature of prioritizing human life.
This book provides the clearest and most definitive guide to DO-178 certification, which is currently recognized as the most appropriate standard for such certification.


[Translator's Preface]
“What is DO-178 certification?”
I think I'm finally able to give a proper answer to this question.
I've tried to answer this question in various ways over the years, including through other translations, blogs, consulting, and training, but I've always felt personally disappointed that none of them have been able to provide a proper and sufficient answer.
However, I believe that the translation of this excellent book, which covers almost everything about DO-178 certification, will completely resolve the regrets that have lingered like a lump until now.
This book is written by Leanna Rierson, a current DER at the US FAA, who has led several special committees at RTCA, published numerous aviation certification-related books and materials, and taught and consulted thousands of professionals in the US and around the world. She has compiled almost everything about DO-178 certification by including all of her knowledge, insight, and field know-how.
In fact, by reading the original text several times and then translating it, I was able to vividly confirm the author's intentions and efforts.
If you are reading this for the first time, just looking at the table of contents will give you an idea of ​​the vast volume and variety of topics covered.
That's why I can confidently say that this book is the best DO-178 certification guide in the world.
But the irony is that such a powerful advantage can make this book difficult to access.
Because so much content and authorial insight is packed into this book, those new to DO-178 certification may find it overwhelming, with its sheer volume and complex, unfamiliar content, making it difficult to move forward.
I hope this translation will be of some help to those people.
Especially for those who want to properly understand DO-178 certification, the author provides explanations based on his field experience that cannot be understood by simply reading the official DO-178 guidelines, so you will feel as if you are hearing an explanation directly from a DER in the actual field.
We have done our best to ensure that these aspects are reflected as much as possible in the translation, and that it is a consistent and accurate translation overall (however, we anticipate that beginners will still have difficulty understanding it right away).
In fact, to accurately understand the author's intention (without any potential mistranslations), it would be best to look at the original English text.
In fact, for those who have a certain level of skill, I recommend it, even if it is only to deepen their understanding.
However, I think there are clear advantages to the translation.
Of course, such advantages will vary depending on what each person wants and how they approach this book.
In any case, I believe this translation has its own value simply by confidently introducing a proper book that can help you properly understand DO-178 certification and making it more accessible.
Personally, I hope that this translation will help us better communicate and share our thoughts, thereby increasing our understanding of DO-178 certification.
―Jeong Su-yeong

[Author's Preface]
It is with a great sense of responsibility and complete humility that I present this book.
After two years of research and writing, I feel like I've only scratched the surface.
I hope that what I have shared and experienced will help you pursue your professional passion.
My passion is safety and making it a reality.
As early as high school, I wrote a safety tips column for the local newspaper (as much as you could in rural America in the pre-internet days).
It was a comprehensive investigation, covering topics such as bathtub safety, tractor safety, and electrical safety.
When I was a senior in high school, I participated in a state-sponsored speech contest.
The topic was safety related to seat belts.
My desire to promote safety led me to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is the primary motivation behind this book.
Software is just one link in the overall chain of security.
However, it is an important link and its importance is increasing every year.
As software becomes more prevalent and more critical, its safety risks and impacts increase.
As software risks increase, many companies' business models appear to be changing.
More is expected from less, schedules become paramount, and software engineers are treated like pieces on a game board that can be rearranged at will.
This book aims to be a tool for those who are trapped in the box of such industries.
Perhaps you are a systems engineer or manager, a software manager, a software engineer, a quality assurance engineer, or a student trying to learn from the experiences of others.
You want to do something great, but you're overwhelmed by schedule and financial pressures.
I hope this book, based on my experience over the past 20 years in the aviation industry, will help you in your pursuit of quality and excellence.
―Leanna Rierson