Bug Tracker: A Comprehensive Bug Tracking and Modification System

Authors

  • K. Vasumathi Assistant Professor, PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • S. Selvakani Assistant Professor and Head, PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam
  • P. Sridhar Research Scholar, PG Department of Computer Science, Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajes-2022.11.2.3545

Keywords:

Bug, Resolve, Developer, Reporter, Bug Tracking, Exchanging Information, Fixed Bug

Abstract

It is important that information provided in bug reports is relevant and complete in order to help resolve bugs quickly. However, often such information trickles to developers after several iterations of communication between Developers and reporters. Poorly designed bug tracking systems are partly to blame for this exchange of information being stretched over time. Our paper addresses the concerns of bug tracking systems by proposing four broad directions for enhancements. As a proof-of-concept, we also demonstrate a prototype interactive bug tracking system that gathers relevant information from the user and identifies files that need to be fixed to resolve the bug.

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Published

12-10-2022

How to Cite

Vasumathi, K., Selvakani, S., & Sridhar, P. (2022). Bug Tracker: A Comprehensive Bug Tracking and Modification System. Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences, 11(2), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.51983/ajes-2022.11.2.3545

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): July-December 2022

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