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NAME

PDL::Bugs - How to diagnose and report PDL problems

VERSION

version 1.0000

DESCRIPTION

This module explains how to get help with a problem and how, when, and where to submit a bug report. In the future it may be extended to provide some sort of automated bug reporting capability.

IF YOU HAVE A PDL PROBLEM

The primary resource for support for the Perl Data Language is via the mailing lists. The pdl-general list is for general use and discussions and is the one to use for questions about problems with or use for computation. This is almost always the list to post to for problems.

The pdl-devel list is specifically for

development and often contains discussions of a rather technical nature relating to internals. This is not the list for general discussion or questions.

   pdl.perl.org/?page=mailing-lists

: Both pdl-general and pdl-devel are read by the developers so you don't save time or increase the probability of response by posting to pdl-devel or by cross-posting to pdl-devel. Please stick to pdl-general list posts unless you want to talk implementation and development.

: There is also a channel which can be useful for immediate questions if populated. However, it has the big disadvantage of not being easily searched or routinely read by all developers and users. As a result, if you get an answer there, it may be incorrect or incomplete depending on who happens to be chatting at the time. It is definitely not readily searchable.

REPORTING BUGS

Please submit bug reports via the sourceforge bug tracker interface at

   sourceforge.net/p/pdl/bugs

where you can review the previously submitted bug reports. Click on "Create Ticket" to generate a bug report. If you do not already have a sourceforge.net account, you will need to get one to submit the report:

   sourceforge.net/account/registration

Please provide a way for the

developers to contact you regarding the problem.

Try to include any information you think might help someone isolate, reproduce, and fix your problem.

At a minimum, include the following information:

*

PDL

version number (e.g.

PDL-2.007

)

*

Perl version information. Output from "perl -v" or "perl -V" (even better!)

*

Your operating System. You can run the "uname -a" command on many unix systems

*

The full output of "perldl -V"

If you are reporting a bug with an already installed

PDL.

If the

PDL

has compiled and built but not been installed, you may run "perl -Mblib perldl -V" from the top level of the

PDL

build directory.

*

The bug description and how to reproduce it.

Short examples using the

PDL

shells, "pdl2" or "perldl", are excellent! Don't forget to include needed input data (as small as possible) so that the code can be run with a cut and paste.

Other things that are often helpful:

*

Details about your operating environment that might be related to the problem

*

Exact cut and pasted error or warning messages

*

The shortest, clearest code you can manage to write which reproduces the bug described.

*

A patch against the latest released version of this distribution which fixes this bug.

Alternatively, send an e-mail report with the above information (including the output of "perldl -V") to "pdl-devel@lists.sourceforge.net". See

   pdl.perl.org/?page=mailing-lists

for info on how to subscribe to this list.

BEFORE YOU SEND A REPORT

you report a bug make sure you got the latest release version of always available from check

   search.cpan.org/search?dist=PDL

Also, you can check the

at

   pdl.perl.org/?docs=FAQ&title=PDL::FAQ

and the mailing list archives for hints. You can find links to the searchable archives at

   pdl.perl.org/?page=mailing-lists

and there is a Google enable search box on the top right of <pdl.perl.org> which usually gives the best results.

PATCHES

Patches can be sent to the pdl-devel mailing list (see above) or can be directly submitted to the patch manager

   sourceforge.net/p/pdl/patches

Patches should be made against the latest released

or, ideally, against the current git sources which you can browse and check out at

   git://git.code.sf.net/p/pdl/code

Thanks, The

developers.