Fixing Bugs (Was: A Suggestion for Release Testing)

[Robert Dewar]

Scott Robert Ladd wrote:

> Testing and bug reporting are ways people can contribute to GCC if they
> haven't the time or knowledge to effect repairs themselves.

Sure
> 
> GCC isn't special; all areas of specialized knowledge have steep
> learning curves, and I'm certain I could find applications that would
> mystify GCC's illuminati.

Actually, as anyone working with compilers knows, they are unusually
complex pieces of software, so they are special.
> 
> Lowering the learning curve would bring in more GCC developers and get
> bugs fixed faster. I know quite a few very bright people who find GCC's
> current documentation inadquate and opaque, and the environment less
> than inviting.

Improved documentation is of course always welcome
> 
> ..Scott