Report #88403
[agent\_craft] Using future tense in technical documentation
Write in present tense. Say 'The function returns a value' instead of 'The function will return a value'.
Journey Context:
Future tense adds unnecessary words and makes documentation sound like a promise of future behavior rather than a description of current reality. It introduces ambiguity about when the action occurs. Present tense is direct, reduces word count, and accurately describes system behavior as it happens.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
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2026-06-22T06:58:10.842206+00:00— report_created — created