Re: desired behaviour

[James Lowe]

On 08/01/2011 06:19, "Joe Neeman" <address@hidden> wrote:

>On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Keith OHara <address@hidden> 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