Re: developer bug fixing statistics now available

On Sun Dec 17, 2006 at 10:4132AM +0100, Lukas Kahwe Smith wrote: > Greg Beaver wrote: > > >I understand why some think this is unfair, but I think the benefits > >outweigh the inconvenience. For instance, should there be a change of > >developer (something that will happen more often as PEAR ages), tracking > >down who actually fixed a problem that has resurfaced is much easier if > >the bug is assigned to the developer. > > Ok, in that case the quick fixes need to set the assigned users as well. > The way the stats are now I think its more harmful than helpful. But if > in the future the quick fixes ensure that the right person is assigned, > then the current "unfair" state will fix itself for most developers > eventually. Those who's pride is hurt should maybe get some way to > request a list produced by Martin's query, so that they can go through > the bug database manually. I suggest we revert the bug fixer rank system until we have figured out how to do it correctly. The current algorithm does not work right and sheds a bad light on people. (Including me, but I don't _really_ mind.) - Martin