Question

Tell me the key elements to consider while writing a bug report.

Answer 1

An ideal bug report should consist of the following key points:

• A unique ID
• Defect description: A short description of the bug
• Steps to reproduce: They include the detailed test steps to emulate the issue. They also provide the test data and the time when the error has occurred
• Environment: Add any system settings that could help in reproducing the issue
• Module/section of the application in which the error has occurred
• Severity
• Screenshots
• Responsible QA: This person is a point of contact in case you want to follow-up regarding this issue