Best bug reporting template
Quest to find the best bug reporting template
Published: Monday, May 9, 2022 Last modified: Monday, Feb 10, 2025
Check existing issues
I feel collecting duplicates is actually fine, since it indicates to you issues users are running up against.
If your bug tracker can’t easily consolidate bugs, your BTS has a problem.
crbug.com
URLs:
Version:
Other browsers tested:
Please enter a one line summary
Steps to reproduce problem
What is the expected result?
What happens instead?
Please describe the problem
Did this work before?
- NA
- Yes
- No
Multimedia
Most BTS do not facilitate uploading of screenshots or videos, which is makes it not fit for purpose.
Jira style issue template (User story)
Since https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRACLOUD-72631 using SHIFT+CMD+V to paste:
## Context
## Story
* AS A <role>
* I WANT <observable change>
* SO THAT <valuable outcome>
## Scope
* IN
* OUT
## Acceptance Criteria
Scenario:
* GIVEN $context
AND ...
* WHEN $event
AND ...
* THEN $outcome
AND ...
More illustrative: https://cucumber.io/docs/gherkin/reference/
Make sure all cards have a clear acceptance criteria!
Search JQL example:
project = EXAMPLE and "Project Team[Dropdown]"="My Team" AND "Acceptance Criteria" IS EMPTY and STATUS != CLOSED