DervoInsights
Practical articles from Dervo Global on automotive software, testing, Agile delivery, GST and payroll for growing companies.
MC/DC explained: how many test cases you really need
Modified condition/decision coverage in plain words, with a worked example, the N+1 rule and what to do when a condition cannot be covered.
CAN and CAN FD bit timing: choosing the prescaler, segments and sample point
How a CAN bit is built from time quanta, why every node needs the same sample point, and how to pick settings that work with your clock.
AUTOSAR Classic vs Adaptive: what changes for testing
Two platforms, two ways of building ECU software. Here is what each one means for the way you plan, build and run tests.
Building a HIL test bench: what goes into it and how to plan
A practical checklist for planning a hardware-in-the-loop bench, from scope and signals to models, automation and maintenance.
Software-defined vehicles: what it means for test teams
When features arrive as software updates, testing changes from a phase at the end into a continuous activity. Here is how to prepare.
ISO 26262 and ASPICE: a plain guide for supplier teams
One is about making the product safe, the other is about how mature your processes are. What each asks for, and where they overlap.
7 GST invoicing mistakes small businesses make
Small invoice errors cause big problems: blocked input credit for clients, notices and refund delays. Here is how to avoid the common ones.
PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS on salary: a simple guide for small employers
The four deductions every Indian employer meets on payroll, when they apply, how they are calculated and when they must be paid.
Getting started with automotive test automation
A practical path from manual checks to automated regression testing.
A practical SIL to HIL testing strategy
How to use simulation and real hardware together without doing the same work twice.
CAN bus debugging checklist
A simple order of checks when a CAN network does not behave.
Running good Scrum in engineering teams
Habits that keep sprints predictable when work includes hardware and suppliers.
Agile metrics that actually help
What to measure, and what to avoid measuring.
Choosing between Jira and Azure DevOps
A quick way to decide which project tool fits your team.
Practical MISRA C and static analysis tips
How to keep embedded C code clean from the start.
Setting up an engineering project for success
Simple steps that prevent the most common project problems.