Demystifying Bugs, Severity, and Priority in Software Testing
Introduction In the world of software testing, bugs or defects are an inevitable part of the process. These anomalies occur when there is a deviation between the expected and actual results of executing a test case. As Quality Assurance professionals at Impact IT, we understand the criticality of efficiently managing and resolving these bugs to deliver top-notch software products to our clients. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of bugs, along with the concepts of Severity and Priority, and how they guide our defect management process. Understanding Bugs/Defects A defect, commonly known as a bug, refers to any variation from the specifications mentioned in a product's functional requirements. When executing test cases, our QA team meticulously identifies and logs these discrepancies to ensure a smooth software experience for end-users. These bugs are then meticulously tracked using efficient defect tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Test Manager. Decoding Severi...