given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Given a large enough beta tester and codeveloper base, almost every problem will be characterized quickly and the fix will be obvious to someone.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow” mean?
Given a large enough beta tester and codeveloper base, almost every problem will be characterized quickly and the fix will be obvious to someone.
Is “given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.