How do you manage bug tracking and feature development at the same time?
Ashit Vora
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Our dev team is juggling bug fixes and feature requests. What tools help you balance and prioritize both?
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tonylab@tonylab_net
Good morning,
Most startups and companies face this issue, and here's why: they often lack an in-house QA team and expect developers to handle the testing. While I’m a UX professional now, I used to work in QA, and although I disliked the job, it gave me valuable insight. Without proper testing, you’ll end up with a buggy product that frustrates customers and damages your reputation.
Here’s my advice:
Hire a QA Team: Bring in both manual and automation QA specialists to ensure thorough testing coverage.
Categorize Bugs: Assign bugs a severity level (e.g., critical, high, medium, low) to help prioritize the work effectively.
Time Allocation: Dedicate specific time blocks in each sprint to address bug fixes alongside feature development. For example, allocate 20-30% of sprint capacity to high-priority bugs.
Regular Triage: Conduct regular triage meetings to quickly assess and prioritize new bugs. Include product managers and stakeholders to align priorities with business goals.
Focus Teams: During critical periods, assign separate teams or team members to focus on either bug fixes or feature development to prevent context switching.
Organize Bugs: Use a board (physical or digital) to track all bugs, assign them to specific QAs and developers, set priorities, and ensure they’re completed efficiently.
Make sure you’re using tools like Jira, Basecamp, or similar platforms to streamline tracking and communication. Also, depending on your team’s Scrum preference, consider implementing Kanban or a one-week sprint cycle to keep things moving quickly.
If you need more help for consultation message me based in London or check me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony...
I hope this helps!
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