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Re: Testsuite policy - test case now passes but bug remains
>>>>> "Gerald" == Gerald Pfeifer <pfeifer@dbai.tuwien.ac.at> writes:
Gerald> On Sun, 18 Jun 2000, Mark Mitchell wrote:
>> I think the most important thing is that we have a clear
>> policy. And that the policy encourages us to use GNATS
>> appropriately, rather than trying to keep track of bugs by
>> making testsuite entries.
Gerald> I fully agree with you, with one note and one addition.
Gerald> The note: The policy as you described it only works for
Gerald> folks with CVS write access ("check in test case.")
Correct. You're right that adding the test case should be optional.
I (perhaps unlike Martin) do think it's useful to add it -- but not
necessary if it appears in GNATS instead.
Gerald> And the addition: "And that we document the policy (on the
Gerald> web)."
Yup.
Gerald> Are you (or Martin) going to add that to our web pages or
Gerald> do you want me to create a first draft?
It would be great if you could create a first draft. If you don't
have time, ask me again, and I will do it.
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