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Mastering Defect Management in Software QA: A Comprehensive Guide
Exploring the key essentials to defect management including logging and triaging bugs
Introduction to Defect Management
Defects (or bugs) management is a crucial part of the QA Process. Managing bugs is a non-negotiable skill when it comes to software quality assurance. The ability to identify, log, prioritize, and track bugs will increase the quality of any product. In this article, we will look into the specifics of:
Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Logging bugs
When we test applications we (more often than not) run into issues we call defects or bugs. These bugs need to be documented. Bugs are commonly logged in project management tools such as JIRA, Quality Center, or similar tools. The point is to ensure the project team has visibility into the bugs you are finding.
It is of the utmost importance to ensure your bugs are clear and descriptive. While there is no standard on how to log a bug, here are a few fields we always include:
- Title or Summary: A concise, descriptive…
