What is DO-178B?

DO 178B is the standard that enforces the stringent and rigorous process guidelines governing the entire development lifecycle of embedded software in airborne equipment. Set by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), DO-178B ensures that every line of code in an embedded airborne system is verified and tested and that its requirements conform to strict standards of accuracy, consistency, verifiability, and compatibility with the target computer. With an emphasis on project management and Software Engineering, DO-178B focuses on development processes and their objectives.