Software Testing Tutorial #45 - How to Write a Good Defect Report

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**notes: How to Write a Good Defect Report - Software Testing Tutorial #45** **What is a Defect Report?** - A defect report is a document or issue ticket used to communicate software defects. - It facilitates clear defect communication and follows a predefined lifecycle. **Writing a Good Defect Report:** - Key sections to include: 1. **Title:** A concise description of the issue. 2. **Description:** Detailed defect information for clarity. 3. **Environment/Platform:** Testing environment where the defect was found. 4. **Build Number:** Software version/build with the defect. 5. **Component:** Relevant component (e.g., UI, database). 6. **Severity:** Defect's impact level (e.g., low, minor, major, blocker). 7. **Steps to Reproduce:** Step-by-step guide for replicating the defect. 8. **Expected Result:** Clear statement of expected outcome. 9. **Actual Result:** Description of what occurred during reproduction. 10. **Attachments:** Screenshots, logs, or relevant files. - Check organization-specific defect report requirements. **Creating a Defect Report in Jira:** 1. Log in to Jira. 2. Click "Create" and select your project. 3. Choose "Bug" as the issue type. 4. Enter a concise title in the "Summary" field. 5. In the "Description," provide detailed information, including steps to reproduce, expected and actual results, environment details, build/version, component, and severity. 6. Use the "Attachments" section for relevant files (e.g., screenshots). 7. Fill out additional fields if required by your project's Jira setup. 8. Click "Create" to submit the defect report. By following this process, you can generate comprehensive defect reports in Jira, ensuring that developers and team members can understand, reproduce, and address issues effectively. **Conclusion:** - Defect reports are vital for defect communication in software testing. - Effective defect reports facilitate defect understanding and resolution. - Tailor your defect report to include key sections and follow your project's specific guidelines.

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