We have a problem in a design where a SMD diode (SOD-123 footprint) shouldnt be assembled, and its pads should actually be shorted.
Now we cant find a 0-ohm resistor with the same footprint as the SMD diode, and actually dont have enough time to order some.
What is the best way to short the two pads of the diode?
Max of 80mA were going to pass through that diode, and the input voltage of the diode was 5V.
Is it ok to use only tin for shorting the two pads?
The thing is that the pads are really close to each other (SOD123 footprint), and therefore its hard using a piece of wire to connect the two pads to each other.
You'll grow more comfortable with making decisions about things as you make more circuits, just takes time.
By tin do you mean tin/lead solder, yes since the pads are so close together a simple solder jumper should work fine, just make sure the solder really sticks to the pads well.