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Free QA template

Software Bug Report Template

Capture reproducible defects with environment details, numbered steps, expected and actual results, severity, priority and evidence.

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Included in the file

  • Jira and Azure DevOps friendly structure
  • Severity, priority and status drop-downs
  • Example report with numbered reproduction steps
  • Instructions for evidence and sensitive-data handling

What this template covers

Bug ID and summary
Description and preconditions
Steps to reproduce
Expected and actual results
Severity and priority
Environment, build and device
Reproducibility and status
Evidence, ownership and labels

How to use it

  1. 1Replace the example row and describe one observable problem per report.
  2. 2Add the minimum steps another person needs to reproduce the issue.
  3. 3Remove secrets and personal information before linking screenshots or logs.

Adapt it to your project

The file is a practical starting point. Update its terminology, required approvals, severity rules and evidence fields to match your organisation, product risk and regulatory obligations.