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Old 07-24-2002, 12:59 PM   #21
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It is possible to construct provably correct code. Unfortunately, beyond a few simple line, the work to prove it correct gets so large that it is not possible to perform for any practical applications. Therefore, there will be bugs in any code. Everyone will make them.

Then, it is well-known in computer science and the discipline of software testing that no amount of testing will reveal all bugs. It's sad, but true. In non-professional development environments, like MUDs, there will be more bugs, too; few MUDs have extended system tests of changes. You cannot demand it, either.

Given this, your statement about not blaming your mistakes on others looks less than good.
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