diff -r ffa851df0825 -r 2fb8b9db1c86 symbian-qemu-0.9.1-12/python-2.6.1/Doc/bugs.rst --- /dev/null Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000 +++ b/symbian-qemu-0.9.1-12/python-2.6.1/Doc/bugs.rst Fri Jul 31 15:01:17 2009 +0100 @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +.. _reporting-bugs: + +************************ +Reporting Bugs in Python +************************ + +Python is a mature programming language which has established a reputation for +stability. In order to maintain this reputation, the developers would like to +know of any deficiencies you find in Python. + +Bug reports should be submitted via the Python Bug Tracker +(http://bugs.python.org/). The bug tracker offers a Web form which allows +pertinent information to be entered and submitted to the developers. + +The first step in filing a report is to determine whether the problem has +already been reported. The advantage in doing so, aside from saving the +developers time, is that you learn what has been done to fix it; it may be that +the problem has already been fixed for the next release, or additional +information is needed (in which case you are welcome to provide it if you can!). +To do this, search the bug database using the search box on the top of the page. + +If the problem you're reporting is not already in the bug tracker, go back to +the Python Bug Tracker. If you don't already have a tracker account, select the +"Register" link in the sidebar and undergo the registration procedure. +Otherwise, if you're not logged in, enter your credentials and select "Login". +It is not possible to submit a bug report anonymously. + +Being now logged in, you can submit a bug. Select the "Create New" link in the +sidebar to open the bug reporting form. + +The submission form has a number of fields. For the "Title" field, enter a +*very* short description of the problem; less than ten words is good. In the +"Type" field, select the type of your problem; also select the "Component" and +"Versions" to which the bug relates. + +In the "Comment" field, describe the problem in detail, including what you +expected to happen and what did happen. Be sure to include whether any +extension modules were involved, and what hardware and software platform you +were using (including version information as appropriate). + +Each bug report will be assigned to a developer who will determine what needs to +be done to correct the problem. You will receive an update each time action is +taken on the bug. + + +.. seealso:: + + `How to Report Bugs Effectively `_ + Article which goes into some detail about how to create a useful bug report. + This describes what kind of information is useful and why it is useful. + + `Bug Writing Guidelines `_ + Information about writing a good bug report. Some of this is specific to the + Mozilla project, but describes general good practices. +