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Document how `poll_list` handles errors

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Description

The poll_list function itself doesn't have a return value so it's infallible. We should document how it behaves when passed invalid file descriptors.

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Research direction

Locate the poll_list entry point and read its surrounding documentation and any related references. Document the behavior when invalid file descriptors are passed, including what "infallible" means for callers, and verify that the resulting text answers the issue directly.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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