Warning: this guide is not for the faint of heart.
Bug squashing is not just about squashing those pesky little bugs, it's an art form. A delicate dance of pixels and code, where one misstep can send the entire system into a tailspin of chaos.
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Not Squashing
First and foremost, a bug squasher must understand that the art of bug squashing is not just about squashing, it's about not squashing. It's about finding the perfect balance between squashing and not squashing, between fixing and not fixing.
It's a delicate tightrope to walk, my friend.
For example, take the humble pixel. A single misplaced pixel can send an otherwise perfect game into a spiral of despair. Or it can be the key to unlocking a whole new level of gameplay.
So, the first step in becoming a master bug squasher is to learn the art of the pixel. To understand its subtleties and nuances, its power and its pitfalls.
And that's why we'll start with the basics.
Read on to learn the basics of bug squashing, or don't.