Software Bug Report Form

I. Basic Information

Report Title:

Reporter Full Name:

Reporter Email:

Date/Time Reported:

Application/Software Name:

Version/Build Number:

Operating System (OS):

OS Version:

Device (if applicable):

Browser (if applicable):

Browser Version (if applicable):

II. Bug Description

Summary of the Issue:

Detailed Description: (Provide a thorough explanation of what happened, including specific steps and observations)

Steps to Reproduce: (List the exact sequence of actions that lead to the bug)

Expected Behavior: (Describe how the software should have behaved)

Actual Behavior: (Describe what actually happened)

Frequency of Occurrence:

Severity:

Priority:

Error Messages (if any):

Screenshots/Screen Recordings: (Attach relevant visual evidence as a zip file if you want to attach more than one screen shot or screen recording)

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Log Files: (Attach any relevant log files as a zip file if you want to attach more than one log file)

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Specific URLs/Paths (if applicable):

Related Issues (if known):

III. Environment/Configuration

Network Connection:

Specific Settings: (Any relevant software settings that might be related to the bug)

Plugins/Extensions (if applicable): (List any installed plugins or extensions)

Hardware Configuration (if applicable): (e.g., RAM, CPU, Graphics Card)

Specific Data Used: (If the bug is triggered by specific data, provide examples)

Accessibility Settings: (If applicable, any accessibility settings that are activated)

Language/Locale Settings:

IV. Additional Information

Workarounds (if any): (Describe any temporary solutions you found)

Impact on User: (How does this bug affect the user's experience?)

Anything Else: (Any other relevant information)

Testing Environment: (If the bug was found during testing, indicate the test environment, e.g., QA, UAT, Development)

Test Case ID (if applicable):

Regression (if applicable): (Was this working in a previous version?)

Yes

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Overall Structure and Purpose:

Comprehensive Data Collection: The form is designed to gather a wide range of information, ensuring developers have the necessary context to understand and fix bugs.
Clear Categorization: The form is organized into logical sections (Basic Information, Bug Description, Environment/Configuration, Additional Information), making it easier for both the reporter and the developer to navigate.
Focus on Reproducibility: A strong emphasis is placed on providing detailed steps to reproduce the bug, which is crucial for efficient debugging.
User-Centric Perspective: The form encourages reporters to describe the expected and actual behavior, as well as the impact on the user, fostering a user-centric approach to bug fixing.

Section-Specific Insights:

I. Basic Information:

This section ensures proper identification of the bug report and the environment in which it occurred.
It establishes a baseline of information that is necessary for every bug.
The inclusion of OS, device, and browser details is vital for platform-specific bugs.

II. Bug Description:

This is the core of the bug report.
The "Steps to Reproduce" section is paramount. The more precise the steps, the faster the developers can identify and fix the issue.
The "Expected vs. Actual Behavior" fields help clarify the discrepancy and ensure a shared understanding of the problem.
The addition of the Severity and priority fields helps to give the bug report a level of importance.

III. Environment/Configuration:

This section highlights the importance of environmental factors that can influence bug behavior.
Network, settings, plugins, and hardware configurations can all play a role in triggering bugs.
This section is particularly useful for identifying bugs that are specific to certain environments.

IV. Additional Information:

This section provides a space for reporters to share any other relevant information that might not fit into the previous sections.
The workarounds field can provide temporary relief for other users experiencing the same issue.
The testing environment and test case ID fields are very useful for a Quality Assurance (QA) team.
The regression field is useful for identifying if a recent change to the software has caused a problem.

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