Hal Murray wrote: >>> If you want a bug to get fixed, it really really helps to make >>> sure there is a bug report on it. > >>> Do they teach that in school these days? > >> I assume your posting isn't intended to be as offensive as it comes >> across to me, so I will give you the benefit of the doubt this time. > > Sorry, I wasn't trying to be a wise-ass and I wasn't picking on > anybody in particular. I meant to say something supportive a few > days ago when Harlan encouraged bug reports. > > I was well trained on submitting bug reports back in 1976. It was > part of the culture of the group I worked with. > "No bug report, no problem." > You don't have to hear that very often before it sinks in. > > > Was the "Do they teach that in school these days?" the offensive part? > (I can see how it might be.) It was actually a serious question. > Bug reports aren't very important until you have a project with > many contributors and/or a time scale beyond a semester. > > Do schools cover project management or release engineering these > days? Can I assume that most people know that "Bugs are good." > (aka praise the messenger) Is there a good URL that I should > reference in discussions like this?
Hal, Thanks for your response. As I know you as a reasonable person, I didn't think any offence was meant. When you talk about "school", are you meaning in Computer Science or Engineering departments? I am removed in both space and time from a university enviroment. I recall a culture where bug reports were rewarded with a pint of beer (or whatever!). David _______________________________________________ questions mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ntp.isc.org/mailman/listinfo/questions
