"value":"\n <p>I recently listened to a podcast episode that was discussing if bugs are good for users.<\/p>\n\n<p>It suggested that bugs allowed for engagement between you and the user.<\/p>\n\n<p>If someone reports a bug, you can tell them when you've fixed it. This encourages communication, and the customer will feel more connected to the product.<\/p>\n\n<p>While this may be true, I think that users would prefer applications that just work.<\/p>\n\n<p>If your application has major bugs, they may just go elsewhere. Maybe they won't even report the issue to you.<\/p>\n\n<p>Major bugs can damage your reputation with your users and potential customers, as well as affect potential sales.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you can avoid them to begin with, that's what I'd suggest. That's what tools and processes such as automated testing, test-driven development and static analysis are for.<\/p>\n\n<p>When a user reports it (if they do at all), it could be too late.<\/p>\n\n ",
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"processed":"\n <p>I recently listened to a podcast episode that was discussing if bugs are good for users.<\/p>\n\n<p>It suggested that bugs allowed for engagement between you and the user.<\/p>\n\n<p>If someone reports a bug, you can tell them when you've fixed it. This encourages communication, and the customer will feel more connected to the product.<\/p>\n\n<p>While this may be true, I think that users would prefer applications that just work.<\/p>\n\n<p>If your application has major bugs, they may just go elsewhere. Maybe they won't even report the issue to you.<\/p>\n\n<p>Major bugs can damage your reputation with your users and potential customers, as well as affect potential sales.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you can avoid them to begin with, that's what I'd suggest. That's what tools and processes such as automated testing, test-driven development and static analysis are for.<\/p>\n\n<p>When a user reports it (if they do at all), it could be too late.<\/p>\n\n ",