Defect Management in Software Testing | Bug Life Cycle, Severity vs Priority

Defects (or bugs) are an inevitable part of software development — but handling them effectively is what ensures quality! 🚀

In this video, Module 5: Defect Management in Software Testing, we break down everything you need to know about how defects are identified, reported, tracked, and resolved in real-world projects.

✅ What you’ll learn:

What is a Defect? (Error vs Bug vs Defect vs Failure)
Defect Life Cycle (Bug Life Cycle) explained step by step
Severity vs Priority with simple, practical examples
How to write a clear and professional bug report (with JIRA/Excel example)
Best practices for defect reporting & tracking
Hands-on Activity: Sample Defect Tracking Template

💡 Real-world analogy: Ordering a pizza with missing cheese = defect! Learn how testers prevent such “missing cheese” moments in software.

🎯 Outcome: By the end of this session, you’ll confidently understand how to log and manage defects, differentiate severity vs priority, and follow the defect life cycle — essential skills for every QA/Test Engineer.

👉 Don’t miss the next module: Test Metrics & Reporting in Software Testing