NAME

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

VERSION

       version 1.0000

DESCRIPTION

       This module explains how to get help with a PDL 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 PDL mailing lists.
       The perldl list is for general use and discussions and is the one to use for questions
       about problems with PDL or PDL use for computation.  This is almost always the list to
       post to for PDL problems.

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

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

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

       NOTE: There is also a PDL IRC 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 PDL 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

          http://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:

          http://sourceforge.net/account/registration/

       Please provide a way for the PDL 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-porters@jach.hawaii.edu". See

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

       for info on how to subscribe to this list.

BEFORE YOU SEND A REPORT

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

          http://search.cpan.org/search?dist=PDL

       Also, you can check the FAQ at

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

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

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

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

PATCHES

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

          http://sourceforge.net/p/pdl/patches/

       Patches should be made against the latest released PDL 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 pdl-porters team.