Why Defect Tracking Should Be A Priority

Defect tracking is the process of identifying, logging, and managing issues within your software application, including design flaws, coding errors, or usability issues. By tracking defects throughout the Application Lifecycle, teams can prioritize, fix, and verify bugs quickly and efficiently. Defect tracking tools provide a centralized location for documenting issues and assigning responsibility. The benefits of defect tracking include improved communication, productivity, testing, and data-driven decision-making. However, implementing defect tracking can come with its set of challenges, including prioritizing bugs and keeping track of all issues reported. To set up defect tracking, teams need to infuse it throughout their Application Lifestyle Management (ALM) strategy. This includes detection, assessment, the fix, verification, and reporting. To get the most out of your defect-tracking process, it's important to stay focused, celebrate incremental progress, leverage automation, encourage collaboration, and monitor metrics.