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What does it mean?
With enough public review, even complex bugs become easy to find.
In plain terms
Many eyes make debugging easier.
What can you take from it?
Share your code to get help finding errors.

Where it applies

  • project reviews
  • code submission
  • security audits

Putting it to work

  • publish code repositories
  • invite peer review

Questions to consider

  • How can you improve code quality?
  • Is public review always effective?

Another view

Some bugs remain hidden even with many reviewers.

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