https://chat.openai.com/c/1b5d7bc8-c4bb-4cab-8d64-f153ad575556
does robust in this sense means withstanding external forces whereas resiliency means the ability of a system recover?
So, in essence, robustness is about prevention—preventing failure or degradation from occurring in the first place. Resiliency is about cure—being able to recover quickly and effectively when failure or degradation does occur. Both are important aspects of system design, especially in uncertain or challenging environments.
so resilient systems bounce back. once the system bounces back, if you learn why the system went down in first place and fix it you make your system more robust. more resilient your system is, you can afford to experiment as failure doesn't mean end of the system.
tabular comparison of robustness and resiliency:
| Robustness | Resiliency | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ability to withstand disturbances without degrading. | Ability to recover after disturbances. |
| Focus | Prevention of failure. | Recovery from failure. |
| Design | Designed for strength and durability. | Designed for adaptability and flexibility. |
| Response | Maintains functionality during stress. | May temporarily degrade, but recovers quickly. |
| Example | A bridge built to withstand strong winds. | A forest recovering after a fire. |