Defect matrix reports
As the name suggests, defect matrix reports can be used to find out the current status of the defects linked to the test cases. Hence, it helps to know the progress of the current test cycle and test plan for the selected project.
synapseRT
synapseRT has an option to create a defect matrix report and verify the status of the current cycle or test plan execution in terms of the defects reported by the team:
What is defect management?
A well-defined defect management strategy is a discipline in itself and involves multiple parts including defects management process, Defect tracking tools, Defect metrics and proven best practices.
What is defect categorizing?
Defect categorization is another critical aspect of overall defect management process and is often a collaborative effort of development managers, QA managers and project manager. There are multiple ways to categorize a defect, given below are few of the most used defect categorization techniques –
What are some tools that can be used for defects management?
Depending on the requirements, size and complexity of the project you can opt for an open source tool like MantisBT, Bugzilla etc. or a commercial tool like JIRA, YouTrack, FogBugz and HP ALM etc.
How to minimize the impact of software defects?
The best way to minimize the impact of defects is to put together a defect management process and ensure that defects are captured, reported, categorized and resolved with minimal effort and cost spends.
Why is defect management important?
Defect metrics is another important component of overall defect management strategy and is useful for measuring efficiency and effectiveness of development and testing teams as well as for making continuous improvements in the overall software development processes.
Why do developers go for easy fixes?
Developers are always under the pressure to reduce defects count and for that reason they tend to go for easy fixes first, if there are no clear guidelines.
When are defects detected?
Most of the defects are typically detected by the time software is finally released but unfortunately few defects still escape to final version and are reported by the end users.
Why is defect tracking important?
This is important because test teams open several defects when testing a piece of software which is only multiplied if the particular system under test is complex.
What does priority mean in a defect?
Therefore in the context of defects, the priority of a defect would indicate the urgency with which it would need to be fixed.
What is considered a low severity defect?
Any cosmetic defects including spelling mistakes or alignment issues or font casing can be classified under Low Severity.
What does severity mean in a bug?
Severity by the English definition is used to describe the gravity of an undesirable occurrence. Hence when it comes to bugs, the severity of a bug would indicate the effect it has on the system in terms of its impact.
Can a low severity defect be resolved?
This defect can be resolved in the future and does not need any immediate attention and the Low severity defects fall into this category.
Quality Assurance Matrix (QA Matrix)
A QA matrix is a table that delineates how defects are being built into products under current conditions, in a process in which one wishes to assure quality. This matrix enables managers to see at a glance which processes are generating defects, which processes’ equipment and methods are faulty, and how these two are related.
Key points
Have the manager responsible in the quality assurance division examine the classifications of a degree of importance (characteristic ranking), to perform classification from the perspective of defect modes.
Deploying step 6 of autonomous maintenance
The usual approach to abnormalities is that, once it becomes clear that variance is large and defects exist, the underlying factors are rigorously sought out so that appropriate measures can be formulated. If defects have already started appearing, however, you have waited too long.
Why use the Pugh matrix?
Using the Pugh Matrix as a first screening of ideas will allow you to narrow down your options quickly and easily — and possibly even come up with a hybrid synthesized solution.
Why is the Pugh Matrix important to understand?
If you know how to use the Pugh Matrix, you can lean out your evaluation process.
Is Pugh Matrix better than DMAIC?
Yes. In fact, it may be better suited for DFSS than DMAIC. In a DFSS project, you want to create a design concept before diving into specifics. The Pugh Matrix can help you develop a synthesized and optimal design concept that you can refine as the process proceeds.
