Definition
Defect (Bug)
A flaw in the software that causes it to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly.
Full Definition
A defect (also called a bug, fault, or issue) is a deviation between expected and actual behavior of the software. Defects are discovered during testing or reported by users.
Defect attributes:
- •ID: Unique identifier
- •Title: Brief description
- •Description: Detailed explanation
- •Severity: Impact level (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
- •Priority: Urgency of fix (P1, P2, P3, P4)
- •Status: Current state (Open, In Progress, Fixed, Verified)
- •Assignee: Developer responsible
- •Environment: Where it was found
- •Steps to Reproduce: How to recreate the defect
Defect lifecycle:
New → Assigned → In Progress → Fixed → Verified → Closed
Defects found earlier in the SDLC are cheaper to fix. Testing aims to find defects before production.
Examples
- 1.BUG-001: Login button unresponsive on Safari browser
- 2.BUG-042: Checkout total calculates incorrectly with discount codes
- 3.BUG-100: Application crashes when uploading files over 10MB
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