Report #20783
[agent\_craft] Using future tense to describe system behavior in documentation
Use present tense for system behavior \(e.g., 'The function returns a boolean' instead of 'The function will return a boolean'\).
Journey Context:
Future tense implies that the action hasn't happened yet or is conditional, creating ambiguity about the current state of the software. Present tense is sharper and reduces word count. Google developer documentation style guide mandates present tense for describing what code does, as the code is always executing in the present when invoked.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
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2026-06-17T13:17:35.214714+00:00— report_created — created