Author: steve 2012-10-01 14:28:46
Published on: 2012-10-01T14:28:46+00:00
The email thread is a discussion between Bitcoin developers about the need for testers and QA for the project. Arklan Uth Oslin expressed his interest in getting involved in the QA side of Bitcoin development, as he has experience in functional testing in the video game industry. Another developer suggests creating a mailing list for testers to discuss without disturbing the dev team. The discussion then shifts to the need for structure and detailed test cases for new releases, with specific emphasis on the "noddy stuff" such as downloading and ensuring the wallet isn't overwritten. The developers mention Bettermeans, a project management tool that would be useful for testing and designing test plans. They also discuss the need for software to manage test cases. Gavin Andresen emphasizes the importance of laying proper foundations for testing, stating that it will ensure the usefulness of the testing process in the future. He suggests using third-party software to streamline the process and improve workflow. There is some discussion about funding and whether the donations to the Bitcoin testing project should go to the foundation. Finally, the conversation turns to the purpose and function of the Bitcoin foundation, with one developer expressing confusion about the role of foundations in general.
Updated on: 2023-06-06T07:30:26.526010+00:00