How Systems Fail

How Systems Fail Your Guide to Building Systems That Last

Paperback (04 Jun 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Why do smart systems fail in surprisingly simple ways? Discover the answers in 'How Systems Fail: Your Guide to Building Systems That Last' by Sandeep Babbar. This book transforms tales of system disasters into thrilling and educational opportunities. With a talent for demystifying complex concepts through captivating storytelling, Babbar reveals how the best-engineered systems can falter-and more importantly, how these failures provide invaluable lessons.

From the enduring impact of ancient designs on today's technology to colossal modern errors like the Mars Climate Orbiter's infamous crash, this book delves into the costly mistakes that influence our daily lives. More than just exploring the chaos, Babbar shows how to correct these faults and avoid future errors, turning potential disasters into catalysts for innovation.


'How Systems Fail' is crucial for anyone involved in designing or managing systems-whether they're organisational frameworks or cutting-edge tech. It's also perfect for those fascinated by the subtle forces that shape our existence. Babbar challenges you to refine and enhance your systems for a smarter tomorrow. Engaging and enlightening, this journey through the world of system failures sharpens your understanding with keen insights. This isn't merely a roundup of what goes wrong; it's a guide to making things right, improving one mistake at a time.


Embark on a quest to master resilience and improve our world. Grab this book and discover how to make our systems fail-proof in a way that's as intriguing as it is instructive.


Book information

ISBN: 9780646897202
Publisher: Sandeep Babbar
Imprint: Sandeep Babbar
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Language: English
Number of pages: 206
Weight: 281g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 14mm