What is a bug life cycle in testing?

A Bug Life Cycle in Software Testing is the journey of the bug (defect in software) from the state of its ‘Identification’ to the state of its ‘Closure’. The entire process of finding and resolving a defect or bug constitutes a bug life cycle.

What are the stages of a bug lifecycle?

The various stages of a bug lifecycle are:

New – A potential defect has been reported and is awaiting validation.
Assigned – The defect is assigned to the development team but has not been addressed yet.
Active – The developer is investigating and working on the defect. At this stage, it may be postponed for a future release or considered invalid or not a defect.
Test – The defect has been fixed and is ready for testing.
Verified – QA has retested the fix and confirmed the issue is resolved.
Closed – The defect is considered resolved and closed after successful verification or if marked as a duplicate or invalid.
Reopened – If the issue persists after a fix, QA reopens the defect for further investigation.

How to raise a bug in software testing?

To raise a bug in software testing:

Identify and Inspect the Issue – Verify the bug by reproducing it under different conditions to gather details such as error messages, logs, and affected functionalities.
Document the Bug – Log the issue in a defect tracking tool (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, QA Touch) with a clear title, step-by-step reproduction, expected vs. actual behavior, and its severity and priority to indicate the impact on functionality.
Report to the Development Team – Assign the bug to the relevant team members and communicate its impact on the project.
Track Updates and Retest – Monitor the defect status, test the fix once applied, and verify its resolution.
Close or Reopen – If the issue is resolved, mark it as closed. If the problem persists, reopen the bug for further investigation.

What is a bug report in software testing?

A bug report is a detailed document used by testers to inform developers about defects or flaws in a software application. It includes steps to reproduce the issue, expected vs. actual results, and relevant details to aid in debugging.

What is bug triage in software testing?

Bug triage is the process of reviewing, prioritizing, and assigning reported defects for efficient resolution. It involves verifying bug report completeness, analyzing the issue, assigning it to the appropriate owner, adjusting severity levels, and setting the right priority based on impact and urgency.

How does QA Touch support the bug life cycle?

QA Touch simplifies the bug life cycle by providing an efficient defect tracking system that enhances collaboration between testers and developers. It allows users to log and manage bugs with detailed descriptions, assign them to the right team members, track their status through different stages, and integrate with tools such as Jira and Slack. With real-time reports and analytics, QA Touch helps optimize bug triage, improve communication, and accelerate defect resolution for better software quality.

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Why QA Touch?

QA Touch is an AI-driven test management platform built by testers for testers. It simplifies collaboration between developers and QA engineers while helping to manage, track, and organize test cases efficiently. Streamline your testing processes, enhance QA visibility, and deliver high-quality software with ease.

What feature does QA Touch offer for software testing?

QA Touch offers comprehensive features to manage the entire test management process. From easy migration with CSV files to audio-visual recording of issues and activity logs and a shareable dashboard for real-time reporting to stakeholders, we ensure the testing teams are always on top of things.

Our focus is on providing complete visibility and control over testing workflows and fostering collaboration between testers and other stakeholders (both internal and external). You can have a look at all the features here.

How long will it take my team to set up QA Touch?

Once you sign up, it takes only 30 minutes to get your QA Touch account up and running. After registration, you will receive an account activation email with all the details. Log in with your account details and create your first test project on QA Touch—it’s that simple. You are now ready to start inviting your team and assigning them roles.

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Why is QA Touch the best test management tool for me?

QA Touch is an AI-driven test management platform that simplifies collaboration between your developers and testers. Beyond creating, organizing, and executing test cases, QA Touch enables you to manage projects, track bugs, and monitor time—all in one platform.

With an intuitive UI and seamless two-way integrations, QA Touch adapts to your workflow, making test management, project oversight, and bug tracking smarter and more efficient.

Does QA Touch Support SSO Integrations?

With secure OKTA, Microsoft Azure SSO, and Google SSO enterprise features, you can stay connected in every app.

How many integrations do you provide?

We have integrations with dozens of major apps like Slack, Jira, Monday.com, Cypress, and many more. Explore the whole list of integrations now supported here: Explore integrations

What is a test management tool?

The test management tool is a modern software application that helps QA teams and developers manage their testing process efficiently. It provides a structured approach to creating, organizing, executing, and tracking tests to ensure software applications meet specified requirements and function properly before release.

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