defektid

Defektid is the Estonian term for faults or deviations from expected behavior in a product or system, most commonly used in software testing and quality assurance. In practice, each defekt is recorded as an issue and assigned a unique identifier known as the defect ID, which enables tracking across teams and development cycles.

A defect record typically includes a concise summary, reproduction steps, the environment where it was observed, and artifacts such as screenshots or log files. Attributes often used to classify a defekt include severity (the impact on functionality), priority (how soon it should be addressed), component or area, version, and status.

Lifecycle: A defekt is created after detection, then triaged to determine ownership and fix priority. It is assigned to a developer for investigation and resolution, after which a verification step by QA confirms whether the defect is fixed. The defect may be closed, or reopened if the issue persists or reappears.

Defektid management supports quality assurance through traceability and metrics. Common goals include reducing defect leakage, shortening repair cycle times, and improving product quality. Popular defect-tracking tools used in Estonia and internationally include Jira, Bugzilla, YouTrack, and Mantis, among others.

See also: defect management, software testing, quality assurance.