Software Bug Reporting Guide

<p>Description (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A short description including the test number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actual Result (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dropdown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To outline the steps required to replicate the bug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To categorize bugs and facilitate their search. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Screenshots and log files. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Related to. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High priority bugs impact functionality, but critical bugs render the system unusable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To decide how quickly to address the bug. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They generally do not affect the average user. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bugs are assigned after assessing their severity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bug that does not affect the software functionality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A structured form used to document and report software bugs.

The identifier of the test where the bug was found.

The hardware environment (e.g., PC, Mac, cloud server) where the bug occurred.

The software used to run the tests.

The web browser and its version, relevant only for web-based tests.

The predicted outcome of the test according to the specifications.

The outcome of the test that occurred.

A detailed set of instructions to recreate the bug.

Labels help categorize bug reports, making them easier to find by filtering. For example, 'test-failure', 'UI-bug', or 'performance-bug' indicate the type of issue.

Attachments provide additional information about the bug to assist the developer. This might include screenshots, error messages, log files, test data, etc.

Linking a bug report to its original test issue helps maintain traceability and provides context for developers. This is especially useful for bugs discovered during automated testing.

Severity levels categorize bugs based on their impact. Critical bugs are showstoppers, High bugs impact functionality, Medium bugs need to be fixed, Low bugs can wait, and Cosmetic bugs are visual issues.

A complete and well-written bug report helps developers understand the issue, reproduce it, and fix it effectively. This ensures the bug is addressed quickly and efficiently.

The severity of a bug, along with its impact on the system and user experience, determines its priority. Critical bugs usually get fixed first, followed by high, medium, and low priority bugs.

Many software products are shipped with known bugs, particularly those with low priority that might not affect the average user. These bugs are often not fixed due to cost-benefit analysis.

Bugs with higher severity levels (Critical or High) are usually prioritized and addressed sooner by the development team. Lower severity bugs might be fixed later or not at all, depending on resources and time constraints.