Folder for 'Bug file' and other notes
MS. Eng. misc. b. 276/C.246
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Folder for 'Bug file' and other notes
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 276/C.246
Summary
The idea of the 'BUG FILE' was that all the members of the P.R.G. would analyse (and record) their program bugs so that causes of mistakes could be recognised. Unfortunately most people (including Strachey) only kept their file for a week or so, and nothing came of the idea.
(Information supplied by M. Harper of P.R.G.)
Date
1972-1974
Language
English
Physical extent
1 file
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Collection contents
Papers and correspondence of Christopher Strachey
Working Papers, Notes, and Calculations
Oxford University Programming Research Group (P.R.G.)
Miscellaneous notes and drafts
Folder for 'Bug file' and other notes
