Bug Type

Bug categorization and classification play a crucial role in software development. By properly categorizing and classifying bugs, we can streamline the bug fixing process, improve communication, and enhance our overall development workflow. It allows us to gain valuable insights into the types of issues we encounter most frequently, prioritize bug fixes more effectively, and identify patterns or trends that may help us prevent similar issues in the future.

To implement this approach effectively:

1. when a bug is opened, it is important for the person reporting the bug to select the appropriate category from the available options in Jira.

2. Once the bug has been fixed, the developer must validate and confirm if the categorization is correct. This step is crucial as it ensures that the bug has been correctly addressed and appropriately labeled for future reference. The developer can also make any necessary adjustments or add additional details if needed.

Below we have the list of the bugs types available on Jira, with a brief examplanation and some examples to help us to classified properly.

Layout Bugs:

• Description: These bugs affect the visual presentation and layout of the platform or app. They can lead to misaligned elements, overlapping content, or inconsistent styling.

• Examples:

  • The product images or a content appear improperly aligned on certain screen resolutions or devices.

  • The text in some screen overlaps with other elements, making it difficult for users to read.

Functional Bugs:

• Description: These bugs impact the expected functionality of the platform or app. They can cause errors, crashes, or unexpected behavior in the system's operations.

• Examples:

  • The "Proceed to Checkout" button does not work when clicked, preventing users from completing their order.

  • The search for a restaurant does not return any results even when valid search terms are entered.

Crash Bugs:

• Description: Crash bugs cause the platform or app to stop working abruptly, leading to a complete system failure or unresponsiveness.

• Examples:

  • Clicking on a specific product category consistently crashes the entire site, rendering it unusable.

  • Attempting to access the cart results in an immediate app closure or freezes the app, forcing users to restart it.

Code Review Bugs:

• Description: These bugs are identified during the code review process. They may include issues related to code quality, maintainability, adherence to coding standards, or potential bugs missed during development.

• Examples:

  • In the codebase, there are unused variables or functions that were not properly removed, potentially leading to confusion or overhead.

  • There are sections with duplicated or redundant code, which can affect the app's performance and make maintenance more difficult.

Performance Bugs:

• Description: These bugs affect the performance of the platform or app. They can lead to slow loading times, delays, or inefficient resource usage.

• Examples:

  • The website takes a long time to load product images, causing users to experience delays in viewing and interacting with the site.

  • The checkout process is sluggish, causing frustration for users and potentially leading to abandoned orders.

Security Bugs:

• Description: These bugs pose security risks to the platform or app. They can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or vulnerabilities that can be explored.

• Examples:

  • The website does not implement proper input validation, allowing malicious users to inject harmful code through input fields.

  • User authentication is not adequately protected, making it easier for unauthorized individuals to access user accounts.

Typing Bugs:

• Description: These bugs involve issues related to typing, such as incorrect data types, type mismatches, or type-related errors in the codebase.

• Examples:

  • Translate value was added improperly.

  • A function expects a specific type of data input, but it receives a different type, causing runtime errors or crashes.

Usability Bugs:

• Description: These bugs impact the user experience and ease of use of the platform or app. They can make it challenging for users to navigate, understand, or interact with the system effectively.

• Examples:

  • The product categories are not clearly labeled or organized, making it difficult for users to find specific items.

  • The font size used for product descriptions is too small, causing readability issues for users.

Accessibility Bugs:

• Description: These bugs relate to accessibility issues that involves non-compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.

• Examples:

  • The site does not provide alternative text for the images, preventing the understanding of the content by visually impaired users.

  • Interactive elements do not have proper labels, making it challenging for users relying on assistive technologies to navigate and interact with the app.

Analytics Bugs:

• Description: These bugs are related to issues with tracking and reporting data in the platform or app's analytics systems. They may involve incorrect data, missing events, or inaccuracies in collected information.

• Examples:

  • The analytics tracking code is not properly implemented, resulting in incomplete or inaccurate data about user behavior and conversions.

  • Certain user actions or events are not being tracked, leading to gaps in the analytics data and affecting the ability to make informed business decisions.