From: "Greg Stein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 11:47 PM


> >... cvs commit email ...
> >
> >   This passes all tests in the test suite.
> 
> I've been seeing that lately on commits. Passing the tests doesn't mean the
> change was correct. The test suite only tests a small portion of Apache's
> functionality.
> 
> Yes, tests should be run. But I just wanted to send out a word of caution:
> don't use them as a crutch. They will most definitely become one if you let
> them. THINK about your changes.

Better yet, think of new problems they can introduce, and write new tests :)
That's what I'm doing with my unnamed and unindicted co-consiprator prior to
rolling out the negotiation changes.  [EMAIL PROTECTED] hackers may even
offer to write it, if you can describe the scenario, or at least help you along.

Bill

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