From 95f497a614e50247027f780aeb3e56de4fed20cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oliver Davies Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2023 13:02:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add daily email for 2023-11-30 Are bugs good for users? --- src/content/daily-email/2023-11-30.md | 28 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/content/daily-email/2023-11-30.md diff --git a/src/content/daily-email/2023-11-30.md b/src/content/daily-email/2023-11-30.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2cdaa057 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/daily-email/2023-11-30.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +--- +title: > + Are bugs good for users? +pubDate: 2023-11-30 +permalink: > + archive/2023/11/30/are-bugs-good-for-users +tags: + - software-development + - automated-testing + - test-driven-development + - static-analysis +--- + +I recently listened to a podcast episode that was discussing if bugs are good for users. + +It suggested that bugs allowed for engagement between you and the user. + +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. + +While this may be true, I think that users would prefer applications that just work. + +If your application has major bugs, they may just go elsewhere. Maybe they won't even report the issue to you. + +Major bugs can damage your reputation with your users and potential customers, as well as affect potential sales. + +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. + +When a user reports it (if they do at all), it could be too late.