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0 pointsstdbrouw15y ago0 comments

That problem is alleviated by the fact that, for libraries, updates to documentation are commits as well, so even a very stable piece of software still needs the occasional commit to update a FAQ or somesuch. All in all, I've been surprised how well activity meters work when vetting software.

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apotheon15y ago

Even that doesn't always apply. The amount of documentation available for my favorite window manager on the (ancient) site for it is mind-boggling. The creator labels the documentation as "comprehensive" and, to quote Bill: "Baby, you ain't kidding."

For most software, though, it's true that documentation can always use improvement.

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