Bug tracking, also known as issue tracking, is a part of the software development process. Bug tracking utilizes a separate, dedicated piece of software to keep track of reported bugs and fully document their diagnosis and resolution.

When software is in development, it is tested before being released by a QA department. If it is found to operate incorrectly, the behavior is reported to the issue tracking system. All information associated with that bug is then kept in a centralized location accessible to the project team. Bug tracking software can continue to track software issues after the software is released so that bugs may be eliminated in future updates.

Programming terms, Software development

  • How to create a computer program.