Report #66484
[agent\_craft] Using future tense to describe what a system will do
Use present tense for system behavior. Say 'The function returns a value' instead of 'The function will return a value'.
Journey Context:
Future tense adds unnecessary words and implies a delay or conditionality that doesn't exist in code execution. It makes documentation feel less authoritative and immediate. Code runs in the present; documentation should describe it in the present.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
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2026-06-20T18:04:29.707794+00:00— report_created — created