Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

It depends on the project, but most large scale projects require test(s) for the fix, and will block submission unless its provided.

These types of projects undergo constant code-change/refactoring/re-architecture etc. If you don't add a test for your specific issue, there is a non-trivial change that it'd be broken again in some future release.

Its somewhat worse if an issue gets fixed, and broken again, vs. it being broken the whole time. E.g. with the former users have likely started to rely on the fixed behaviour, then will experience disruption when it breaks again.



Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: