English / proverb
Given Enough Eyeballs, All Bugs Are Shallow
MEANING IN ENGLISH
When a large, collaborative group of experienced people examines a complex problem, every flaw becomes easy to detect and resolve.
In context
01
In his reflective memoirs, the retired software architect noted that given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow.
02
Maturity teaches that humility in peer review proves given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow, far outstripping solitary genius.
Synonyms
collaborative scrutiny works,many eyes spot flaws,collective wisdom prevails
Antonyms
solitary tunnel vision,closed isolation,hidden flaws
Collocations
principle that given enough eyeballs,all bugs are shallow; demonstrate that given enough eyeballs,all bugs are shallow; Linus's law that given enough eyeballs