Bug tracking system

A bugtracker, bug-tracking system, or defect-tracking system is a software application that keeps track of reported software bugs in software development projects. An item in a bugtracker may be referred to as a bug, which should not be confused with the defect being documented. In contexts where the term "bugtracker" is used, a bugtracker might be considered a specialized type of ticket-tracking system, with "bug" corresponding to a ticket. Many bug-tracking systems, such as those used by most open-source software projects, allow end-users to enter bug reports directly. Other systems are used only internally in a company or organization doing software development. Typically bug-tracking systems are integrated with other project management software. A bug-tracking system is usually a necessary component of a professional software development infrastructure, and consistent use of a bug- or issue-tracking system is considered one of the "hallmark of a good software team".

A bugtracker, bug-tracking system, or defect-tracking system is a software application that keeps track of reported software bugs in software development projects. An item in a bugtracker may be referred to as a bug, which should not be confused with the defect being documented. In contexts where the term "bugtracker" is used, a bugtracker might be considered a specialized type of ticket-tracking system, with "bug" corresponding to a ticket. Many bug-tracking systems, such as those used by most open-source software projects, allow end-users to enter bug reports directly. Other systems are used only internally in a company or organization doing software development. Typically bug-tracking systems are integrated with other project management software. A bug-tracking system is usually a necessary component of a professional software development infrastructure, and consistent use of a bug- or issue-tracking system is considered one of the "hallmark of a good software team". == Making== A major component of a bug-tracking system is a database that records facts about known bugs. Facts may include the time a bug was reported, its severity, the erroneous program behavior, and details on how to reproduce the bug; as well as the identity of the person who reported it and any programmers who may be working on fixing it. Typical bug-tracking systems support the concept of the life cycle for a bug which is tracked through the status assigned to the bug. A bug-tracking system should allow administrators to configure permissions based on status, move the bug to another status, or delete the bug. The system should also allow administrators to configure the bug statuses and to what extent a bug in a particular status can be moved. Some systems will e-mail interested parties, such as the submitter and assigned programmers, when new records are added or the status changes. ==Bug-tracking and test management== While traditional test management tools such as HP Quality Center and IBM Rational Quality Manager come with their own bug-tracking systems, other tools integrate with popular bug-tracking systems.

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