2020-04-24, 20:14
(2020-04-24, 20:06)Spinner65 Wrote:Broken plugins are always going to be an issue for any repository. Developers are welcome to submit their updates, and in the interim installing their "Beta" repo usually keep you running till an official submission is made.(2020-04-24, 20:00)Lunatixz Wrote:(2020-04-24, 15:54)Spinner65 Wrote: Fully Agreed.You'd rather trust users "observed" code behavior; over a line by line code review?
Not sure who "GMaxera" is and I have no interest in installing an app by a dev that doesn't seem to be active in the community. I searched for a "release" posting, for his/her Curiosity Stream addon, online and can't find one. it may be ok, but it makes me suspicious. Even if it is in the offical repo.
Thanks for the reply @matthuisman . I found the release notes for your latest update, and figured out what was happening.
Glad to see you back from your "retirement".
Especially with the newly found spare time I have. Curiosity Stream is worth every penny of their subscription and I am glad I can use your addon to watch it on my TV, as opposed to using a laptop or phone.
I would rather have multiple eyes see popular code vs an overworked kodi team who likely doesn't check every release of a relatively new addon with few users or devs involved
If old non functional addons have sat in the repo for a long time, forgive me for having doubts about code checking.
This isn't a criticism. I see it as the reality of software developed by volunteers.
Multiple eyes by unknown reviewers is not comparable to a code review by team members. This is not to say all third-party developers are shady... Just clearing up if you want security either review the code yourself or trust that Kodi team members have for you.