Applying NASA coding guidelines to JavaScript or airspace is closer than you may think

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Claims that JPL/NASA C coding rules can raise JavaScript reliability by applying ten concrete rules: small functions, predictable control flow, no dynamic allocation at runtime, fixed-loop bounds, runtime assertions, minimal scope, parameter validation, limited transpiler use, short reference chains, and treat projects as critical from day one. Shows tools and measures: Chrome DevTools heap snapshots with a three-snapshot leak test, object pool to avoid GC churn, ESLint plugins and SonarQube metrics, bundle/perf comparisons for Babel, and a working artificial horizon flight at 1000m built with HTML/CSS/JS.

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1. 0:00Introduction and motivation
2. 7:22Why JavaScript for aircraft instruments
3. 12:26NASA coding guidelines overview
4. 14:33Rule 1: Small functions
5. 16:38Rule 2: Predictable control flow
6. 18:43Rule 3: Memory management
7. 25:56Rule 4: Fixed loop bounds
8. 26:17Rule 5: Assertion density
9. 27:23Rule 6: Minimal scope
10. 28:10Rule 7: Input validation
11. 28:51Rule 8: Preprocessor limits
12. 30:38Rule 9: Pointer restrictions
13. 31:43Rule 10: Critical mindset
14. 32:45Applying guidelines in practice
15. 33:29Conclusion and call to action

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