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Using Bug-Tracking Systems as Idea Repositories

When unnecessary information is entered into bug-tracking systems, they are not as effective as they could be. In this article, Adam Kolawa outlines what type of information should be entered into a bug-tracking system during development and after code freeze, and how to use the information when designing future product versions.

Categorizing Defects by Eliminating "Severity" and "Priority"

With all of the advancements in defect tracking systems within the past few years, companies are still using the same ambiguous, canned fields known as Severity and Priority to categorize their defects. Let's examine a better way to assign importance to a defect.

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So, You've Got a Problem ...

Defect reports are among the most important deliverables to come out of test. They are as important as the test plan and will have more impact on the quality of the product than most other deliverables from test. It's worth the effort to learn how to write an effective defect report that conveys the proper message and simplifies the process for everyone.

Stop The Insanity! Using Root Cause Analysis to Avoid Repeating Your Mistakes
We've all heard Einstein's definition of insanity, and it definitely holds true in software development. We "are" going to make mistakes in product development, but root-cause analysis can help us understand those mistakes and be proactive in not repeating them.
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Exhausting Your Test Options

In this edition of "Bug Report," Doug Hoffman tells the story of exhaustively testing a 32-bit square root function.

Bug Tracking Basics

Effective bug tracking assures that bugs are logged, fixed, and verified by the appropriate personnel. Here's a beginner's guide to this process.

Defect Management with Soffront TRACK Defects

Margaret Ramsey looks at Defect Management with Soffront's TRACK Defects. She concludes: "If this tool meets your requirements and its pricing isn't out of your ballpark, it's definitely worth considering. With its customizability and ease of use, TRACK Defects is one tool that should be on your evaluation list."

A Look at Bug Tracking Using Bugzilla

Robert Sievers manages QA on the development of Abi-Word, a cross-platform free-use open source word processor. When it came time to pick a bug tracking system, he looked into Bugzilla, the open source bug tracking system created by mozilla.org, and found that the open source development model worked just as well for QA tools as it does for utilities and applications.

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