"given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow" meaning in All languages combined

See given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Audio: en-au-given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Coined by American computer programmer, author, and advocate for the open source movement (*1957) Eric S. Raymond in his 1999 essay and book The Cathedral and the Bazaar. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q188954}} Coined by American computer programmer, author, and advocate for the open source movement (*1957) Eric S. Raymond Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow, {{en-proverb}} given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow
  1. (software engineering) Given a large enough beta tester and codeveloper base, almost every problem will be characterized quickly and the fix will be obvious to someone. Wikipedia link: The Cathedral and the Bazaar Categories (topical): Software engineering Synonyms: Linus' Law
    Sense id: en-given_enough_eyeballs,_all_bugs_are_shallow-en-proverb-lCkzx1pZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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