Jira Bug Report Template With Reproduction Steps
Write a clear Jira bug report with summary, environment, numbered reproduction steps, expected and actual results, and evidence to attach.
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[VERIFY] [ADD STEP] is an editorial flag, not a blank to fill. Wherever the prompt shows [VERIFY], check that item against a reliable source before you use it.
Turn my rough notes into a Jira bug report. What I saw: [WHAT_HAPPENED]. What I expected: [WHAT_I_EXPECTED]. Where it happened (product area, page or feature): [LOCATION]. Environment (browser or device, version, operating system, user role, test or live): [ENVIRONMENT]. Steps I took, as best I remember: [STEPS_TAKEN]. How often it happens: [FREQUENCY]. Impact on users: [USER_IMPACT]. Evidence I have: [EVIDENCE]. Write the ticket with these fields: Summary (under 80 characters, naming the area and the problem), Description, Environment, Steps to reproduce (numbered, one action per step, starting from a known state), Expected result, Actual result, Frequency, Severity suggestion (blocker, critical, major, minor, trivial) with a one-line reason, Workaround if any, Attachments to include (list what to attach, such as screenshots, console logs, HAR file, timestamps, redacting personal data), and Suggested labels and components (mark [VERIFY] to match my Jira setup). Then list questions a developer would ask that my notes do not answer. Do not invent steps, versions or error messages. If a step is missing, put [ADD STEP] there. Format the text so it can be pasted into Jira's editor, using plain text lists. Keep tone neutral and factual with no blame.
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Summary: Checkout - Apply promo code button does nothing on mobile Safari Steps to reproduce 1. Open the shop on Safari, iPhone, version [ADD VERSION], logged out. 2. Add any item to the basket and go to checkout. 3. Enter the code SPRING10 in the promo field. 4. Tap Apply. Expected result: the discount line appears and the total updates. Actual result: nothing changes and no error message shows. Frequency: 3 of 3 attempts. Not reproduced on desktop Chrome. Severity suggestion: major, customers cannot use discounts on mobile. Attach: screen recording, time of the test, and the basket ID (invented example).
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