In Jira, Epics helps group related bugs under a larger category for better organization, prioritization, and tracking. They allow teams to manage long-term or recurring defects, streamline bug resolution, and improve reporting by linking multiple issues under a common theme.
How to add a new issue type in Jira?
To add a new issue type in Jira:
- Go to Jira Settings – Click on the gear icon and select Issues.
- Navigate to Issue Types – Under Issue Types, click Add Issue Type.
- Enter Details – Provide a name, description, and select Standard or Sub-task type.
- Save and Associate – Click Add and associate it with the relevant issue type scheme for your project.
How to add a bug in Jira?
To add a bug in Jira:
- Go to Your Project – Open Jira and navigate to the relevant project.
- Click ‘Create’ – Press the ‘Create’ button at the top.
- Select Issue Type – Choose ‘Bug’ from the issue type dropdown.
- Enter Bug Details – Fill in fields like summary, description, priority, steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and attach screenshots if needed.
- Assign and Save – Select an assignee (if applicable) and click ‘Create’ to log the bug.
How to add priority in Jira?
To add priority in Jira:
- Go to Jira Settings – Click the gear icon and select Issues.
- Navigate to Priorities – Under Issue Attributes, click Priorities.
- Add a New Priority – Click ‘Add Priority’, enter a name, description, colour, and set a priority order.
- Save and Associate – Click Add, then assign it to the relevant priority scheme for your projects.
How does QA Touch help in Jira issues?
QA Touch integrates with Jira to streamline defect tracking and test management by allowing testers to directly push identified issues to Jira. With automatic issue creation, bidirectional synchronization, and enhanced traceability, teams can efficiently track bugs without switching between tools. This integration ensures collaboration between QA and development teams, improving productivity and keeping both systems aligned.
