Without high-quality defect tracking tools, monitoring software bugs is impossible. No engineer can track each and every defect in his or her head, nor with a single spreadsheet. Bug tracking allows teams to focus on priority issues that directly affect the quality of the software, and communicate about them more effectively.
The list below outlines several of the most popular defect tracking tools used in QA services:
JIRA is a comprehensive defect tracking tool that also features add-ons for test management. It is versatile and suitable for companies of all sizes. JIRA allows users to track bugs, generate reports, and create tests, test suites, and test cycles.
Bugzilla is developed and supported by Mozilla. With Bugzilla, users can effectively track defects, perform advanced searches, schedule reports, find duplicate bugs, file and modify bugs via email, track time, and send attachments and comments to other users.
Mantis BT is a versatile defect tracking tool that also allows users to communicate about and track multiple projects. Features include an integrated wiki, chat capability, RSS feeds, source code integration, mobile support, email notifications, and much more.
Zephyr supports all common defect tracking features (bug tracking, creation of test suites and cycles, and reporting). It can also integrate with JIRA, allowing for end-to-end metrics, use of existing systems, and complete reporting of tests, defects, and requirements.
Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) allows for the tracking of defects, requirements, tasks, and various testing scenarios. It also offers version control, Agile planning and collaboration, build management, and web-based test case management.
Selecting the right defect tracking tool for your company will provide a number of benefits, such as:
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