Hi Collin,

> > Can you please add, to the first line of the ChangeLog entry, a note
> > that tells us when the regression was introduced? Such as
> >    (regression 2024-xx-xy)
> > or
> >    (regr. yesterday)
> ...
> I've never modified a ChangeLog entry before. Is the proper way to
> just modify it and commit with a one line summary?

Yes. We cannot change the past git log, but this is one of the situations
where changing a ChangeLog entry is adequate. Other such situations are
obvious typos and forgotten changes.

> > In this case, maybe some Python style checker would have produced a
> > warning, right? Would it be possible to add a Makefile rule that checks
> > for the absense of such warnings, and then use this Makefile rule in the
> > continuous integration that runs at least once a week?
> 
> Hmm, I like that idea. I would have to find what tool works best for
> that.

Yes, please.

Bruno




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