There are still some other things to do, so don't think if I didn't fix your favorite bug that your bug report is in the bit bucket. (It may be, but don't think it. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author warns not to assume a bug is fixed just because other tasks are pending, and that bug reports may be ignored.
- In plain terms
- Don’t think a bug is solved just because the author is busy with other work.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage expectations about bug fixing timelines.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can developers better communicate bug status?
- What processes reduce missed bugs?
Another view
Sometimes bugs remain unfixed despite appearances.
More from Larry Wall
There are probably better ways to do that, but it would make the parser more complex. I do, occasionally, struggle feebly against complexity... :-)
Permalink to quote #23 Though I'll admit readability suffers slightly...
Permalink to quote #25 The only disadvantage I see is that it would force everyone to get Perl. Horrors. :-)
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