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Old Python projects rot quietly as docstrings lag behind
Original: Old Python projects rot in a quiet way. Functions get new parameters and the docstring above them... # python # document
A developer scanned four popular Python libraries and found documentation quietly drifting out of date: functions gain new parameters over time while the docstrings above them still describe older versions. The observation is resonating with programmers who recognise the pattern, sparking discussion about how open-source projects maintain documentation as code evolves and what tools could catch these silent inconsistencies.
Why now: Developers widely recognise this slow documentation decay in long-lived Python projects, making the finding feel relatable.
Evidence
- Old Python projects rot in a quiet way. Functions get new parameters and the docstring above them... # python # documentation # opensource # devtools # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community I scanned four popular Python libraries for missing… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 3
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