On 08/01/2011 06:19, "Joe Neeman" <joenee...@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Keith OHara <k-ohara5...@oco.net> wrote: > >> Dear Phil and the bug squadders, >> >> Is the desired behaviour(*) of LilyPond information that you want to >>have >> in the tracker? >> >> I notice that items get fixed faster when the desired output is clear. >> Knowing this, users have motivation to clearly describe what they >>want, and >> might use LilyPond to construct an image of what they want, maybe >>producing >> a workaround, which might be a prototype for the real solution. >> >> With desired output defined, programmers can more easily tell if >>attacking >> the issue would be an enjoyable addition to their hobby. The more >>often the >> issue affects users, the more likely somebody will post desired output, >>thus >> naturally making it more likely to be fixed sooner. Tinkerers can more >> easily contribute to areas where they know the LilyPond engine, but not >>the >> application area (e.g., me and the lyrics spacing issues). People other >> than original bug-finder might be the ones who state the desired output. >> Disagreement about just what is desired can be ironed out, if required, >> before programming work is started. >> >> -Keith >> >> [*] Note my use of, to me, foreign spelling in a transparent attempt to >> curry favor. >> > >Favour, I think you mean. No I think he means 'flavour'...at least that's one of my favourites. James _______________________________________________ bug-lilypond mailing list bug-lilypond@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-lilypond
