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Next, please familiarize yourself with how Python uses its bug tracker by exploring and finding answers to the following questions: |
Next, please familiarize yourself with how Python uses its bug tracker by exploring and finding answers to the following questions: |
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# What is the oldest open Python ticket? |
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# How many open issues need a patch? |
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# How many "critical"-level open issues are there? |
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== Goal #4: Version control == |
== Goal #4: Version control == |
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== Goal #5: creating patches == |
== Goal #5: creating patches == |
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Code changes are represented in a concise and standard format called a "diff". <tt>patch</tt> is a utility which applies a "diff" to someone else's copy of the code. |
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If you have not used diff and patch before, please go through the diff and patch training mission at: |
If you have not used diff and patch before, please go through the diff and patch training mission at: |
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