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David McGan
I freqently see the terms "error-proofing" and "mistake-proofing" used in various contexts, with what I perceive as interchangeable definitions.
I know there are various degrees of "error/mistake" proofing (i.e. prevent from being made vs automatic detection if made / prevent from being moved to the next operation, etc).
My question is: Is there any real difference between the terms or should I assume that either can be used to connote the same concept?
While this might on the surface seem "much ado about nothing," serious discussions have arisen in the past over what is the appropriate terminology.
I know there are various degrees of "error/mistake" proofing (i.e. prevent from being made vs automatic detection if made / prevent from being moved to the next operation, etc).
My question is: Is there any real difference between the terms or should I assume that either can be used to connote the same concept?
While this might on the surface seem "much ado about nothing," serious discussions have arisen in the past over what is the appropriate terminology.