Defect Life Cycle

in Software
Testing Tools
"Understanding the Process of Defect
Management“
Vivek Singh

TYBSc CS
Roll no : 50
 Introduction to Defect
Life Cycle
• A defect/bug life cycle is the sequence of steps a bug or
defect goes through from its identification to its resolution
in software development.
• Defect life cycle helps to coordinate and communicate
the defect status and progress among the stakeholders.
It also helps to improve the quality and efficiency of the
software testing process.
Flowchart
 Flowchart
Defect Defect Defect
Identification Triage Resolution

Defect Defect Defect

Reporting Assignment Closure
• Defect Identified: Defect is identified during testing.
• Defect Reported: Defect is reported with relevant
details.
• Defect Triage: Defect is triaged to prioritize and assign
to a developer.
• Assign to Developer: Developer resolves the defect.
o If resolved, move to "Defect Resolved".

• Defect Resolved: Defect is marked as resolved.

• Close Defect: Defect is closed.
 Defect Tracking Tools
• Introduction to defect tracking tools.
• Overview of popular defect tracking systems (JIRA,
Bugzilla, Trello, etc.).
• Features and capabilities of defect tracking tools.
• Screenshots or screenshots of defect tracking tool
interfaces.
 Best Practices for
Defect Management
• Strategies for effective defect management:
o Clear and consistent defect reporting.
o Regular triage meetings.
o Timely resolution and closure.
o Continuous improvement based on defect metrics and analysis.