Defectstatus

Defectstatus is a term commonly used in software development and quality assurance to describe the current state of a reported defect or bug. It serves as a crucial piece of information for tracking the lifecycle of a defect from its discovery to its resolution. The defectstatus provides a clear understanding of where a defect is in the debugging and fixing process.

Common defectstatuses include "Open" or "New," indicating a defect that has been recently reported and is awaiting triage or assignment. "In Progress" signifies that a developer is actively working on fixing the defect. Once a fix has been implemented, the status might change to "Resolved" or "Fixed," meaning the code has been modified. After the fix is implemented, it typically undergoes retesting. If the retesting confirms the defect is no longer present, the status becomes "Closed" or "Verified."

Other possible defectstatuses can include "Reopened," which is used when a previously closed defect is found to still exist or has reappeared. "Deferred" may be used if a defect is deemed low priority or will be addressed in a future release. "Cannot Reproduce" indicates that the QA team or another tester was unable to replicate the reported issue. The specific defectstatuses used can vary depending on the project's workflow and the chosen bug tracking system. Effectively managing defectstatuses is essential for efficient bug resolution and overall product quality.