On 11/11/2007, Michael Meeuwisse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On 10 Nov 2007, at 02:43, Josephblack wrote:
> > Have a go at a test case if you want. If I get a bit of time, I will
> > try and add a truth table to a few chips.
>
> Do we really want test cases for all of them? How will this fit in
> some sort of library? I'll try to write one for the 7442 though.

Yes we do - and for two reasons:
Test cases are essential for any verilog/VHDL project and make the
difference between amateur code that works sometimes and code of a
more professional standard. By writing simple code for these 74 series
we prepare those who show a little initiative now to be able to
develop the skills to consider trying to assist with the harder stuff.

The second is that we are releasing to the world a new and open
library that creates a crack in the dam of developer lock - in by the
Hardware Vendors. We dont want this library to mostly work. - We want
it to be the preferred library. The library of choice.

The beauty of this simple work, is that anyone reading this work on
the list, can take part and have their name attached to this code.

Timothy has said in the past that we want to cultivate a culture where
those writing tests - and those who find mistakes are just as valuable
as those writing the initial code.

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> Mike
> www.wacco.mveas.com - Project VGA
>

jb
ps: History has shown that other open projects have allowed developers
to distinguish themselves and even to get jobs. Eventually people
wanting developers may look on this list or in our code for names to
hire. Imagine saying to a prospective employer - you are already using
my code. Possible? Just maybe...
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