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| − | + | Read this [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Software_Engineering/Tools/Bug_tracking_system|| Introduction to Bug Tracking Systems] | |
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Revision as of 18:36, 26 May 2015
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Research Bug Activity
Preparation:
| Description | Learners will choose a fixed defect or feature, research its history, and summarize in an online format. |
| Source | 50 Ways |
| Prerequisite Knowledge | Basic understanding of what a bug/enhancement is. Related activities: Bug Tracker Activity |
| Estimated Time to Completion | 60 minutes |
| Learning Objectives | To understand the source of a bug. To trace the history of a bug. To be able to articulate how and why a bug was resolved. |
| Materials/Environment | Access to Internet/Web and web browser. |
| Rights | Licensed CC BY-SA |
| Turn In | A link to your blog post. |
Background:
Read this Introduction to Bug Tracking Systems
Directions:
- Go to the Gnome bugzilla instance: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/
- Find the MouseTrap closed bugs:
- From the main Gnome Bugzilla page, click on the Search icon
- Under Status select Closed
- Under Product select mousetrap (hint: repeatedly press 'm' until you tab down to mousetrap)
- In the Words slot enter 'fix'
- You should now see a list of closed bugs. Select a defect or feature from this list
- Read the bug report and history carefully to determine:
- When was the bug reported?
- Who reported the bug?
- What actions were taken on the bug and by whom?
- When was the bug fixed?
- What was the fix?
- Who made the fix.
- Report your findings in a blog post. Turn in a link to your blog post.
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