Pommier, Rex wrote:

>Easter Egging in the more general sense is trying to fix something by randomly 
>replacing elements when you don't have any idea what to fix and hoping you get 
>the right thing.  

Thanks, Rex, for telling this egg-head some facts of the life. ;-)

For myself for programming/debugging, I rarely go that route of 'random 
debugging'.


>Based on the custom in various parts of the world of hunting for Easter Eggs.

In New Zealand, they rather hunt rabbits instead of Easter Eggs. Really.

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/270411/%27easter-bunny-hunt%27-proves-perilous-for-rabbits

More info...

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/hunting/what-to-hunt/rabbits-and-hares/
http://www.therural.co.nz/hunting-and-fishing/hunting-rabbits-in-new-zealand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbiting


>Also known as shotgun debugging.

Aw, shoot it! ;-D

Thanks Rex for your kind help! Much appreciated.

Groete / Greetings
Elardus Engelbrecht

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