Bug Lifecycle in Azure DevOps

The bug lifecycle in Azure DevOps consists of several stages that a bug goes through as it is identified, fixed, and verified. Here are the stages in the bug lifecycle:

1. New: A bug is first reported and enters the “New” stage. At this stage, the bug has been identified and a bug work item is created in Azure DevOps to track the issue.
2. Assigned: Once the bug is reported, it is assigned to a team member who is responsible for investigating and fixing the issue. The bug work item is updated with the name of the person who has been assigned to the bug.
3. Active: When the team member starts working on the bug, the bug work item is moved to the “Active” state. This indicates that the team member is actively working on the bug.
4. Resolved: Once the team member has identified and implemented a solution for the bug, they update the bug work item with the details of the solution and change the state to “Resolved”. At this stage, the team member has completed their work on the bug and is ready for the bug to be verified.
5. Closed: After the bug has been fixed and verified, it can be closed. The team member or a reviewer verifies the solution and if it is satisfactory, the bug work item is marked as “Closed”. At this stage, the bug has been successfully resolved and no further work is required.
6. Reactivated: If the bug reappears or the solution was not satisfactory, the bug can be reactivated. The bug work item is moved back to the “Active” state and the team member can continue working on it.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to manage the bug lifecycle in Azure DevOps:

1. Create a new bug: To create a new bug, navigate to the “Boards” tab and select “New Work Item” in the top right corner. Select “Bug” from the drop-down menu and fill in the necessary details such as title, description, and severity.
2. Assign the bug: Once the bug is created, assign it to a team member who will be responsible for investigating and fixing the issue. This can be done by updating the “Assigned To” field in the bug work item.
3. Move the bug to “Active” state: When the team member begins working on the bug, they can move the bug work item to the “Active” state.
4. Resolve the bug: Once the bug has been fixed, update the bug work item with the details of the solution and move it to the “Resolved” state.
5. Verify and close the bug: After the solution has been implemented, the team member or a reviewer can verify the fix and close the bug work item.
6. Reactivate the bug: If the bug reappears or the solution was not satisfactory, the bug work item can be moved back to the “Active” state and the team member can continue working on it.

In conclusion, managing the bug lifecycle in Azure DevOps is an essential part of ensuring the quality and stability of a software project. By following these steps, teams can effectively track, fix, and verify bugs to ensure that their software is of the highest quality.