Bug Tracker/Status

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Here's how Linden Lab uses the workflow status and resolution field:

Pending
Initial state when an issue/ticket is created. All issues in "Pending" will be reviewed and triaged.
Acknowledged
After we upgrade (planned for Sept 7): When an issue has been imported to an internal Linden Lab project, it will be marked as Acknowledged. We're installing a custom tool to enable syncing between internal and external projects (ie VWR, SVC, WEB).
Prior to upgrade: Acknowledge is all issues that were In Progress.
Fix Pending
When the imported issue has passed QA internally, then the public issue will change to Fix Pending. The bug is fixed in a version of the code that should soon be publicly available.
Released (Resolution = Fixed)
When the imported issue has been released (when it's marked as Closed), then the public issue will be marked as Released and the Resolution = Fixed.
Closed
Resolution = Fixed
When the Reporter agrees the issues is fixed in Production, s/he should mark the issue as Closed.
Resolution = Won't Finish
The assignee or Linden Lab doesn't reasonably believe this issue should or will be fixed.
Resolution = Duplicate
There's another issue about the same problem/idea. See the issues linked to it.
Needs More Info (Resolution = Incomplete)
The issue lacks actionable information. Add the info or it CAN'T be investigated.
Cannot Reproduce (Resolution = Incomplete)
Following the stated steps does NOT show the problem. Please provide a solid description of how to reproduce the problem, otherwise it's like finding Bigfoot. Issues that can't be reproduced will eventually be closed.
Deferred (Resolution = Incomplete)
The problem/idea is being evaluated.
Support Issue (Resolution = Not Applicable)
The issue does NOT belong in the Issue Tracker, and needs to be handled through the Support Portal or Second Life Answers.
Expected Behavior (Resolution = Not Applicable)
This is NOT a bug and functions by design See Expected Behavior aka Not a Bug.
Misfiled (Resolution = Not Applicable)
This issue doesn't belong in the Issue Tracker. Often, these are afoul of our rules.

After an issue gets Linden attention, you can follow along.

Diagram of Workflow

PJIRA-proposed-workflow-v3.jpg

Note:

  • Diagram does not have all the transition arrows.
  • A terminal state is a state that's not a middle step in a workflow, and would frequently be the last state for an issue. "Support Issue" is a good example.

Transition to New Resolutions on 2010/08/24

Definitions
Status = Step in the workflow; the stage the issue is currently at in its lifecycle; ie the box in the workflow diagram
Resolution = a record of the issue's resolution. If Resolution is blank, the issue is "Unresolved." If Resolution has a value, the issue is "Resolved" and will appear crossed out in JIRA. This is regardless of the workflow status.

Resolution Migration Plans
Fixed no change
Duplicate no change
Won't Finish no change
Not Applicable new
Incomplete new
Cannot Reproduce Change to "Cannot Reproduce" Status, Resolution = Incomplete
Contact Support Change to "Support Issue" Status, Resolution = Incomplete
Expected Behavior Change to "Expected Behavior" Status, Resolution = Not Applicable
Misfiled Change to "Misfiled" Status, Resolution = Not Applicable
Needs More Info Change to "Needs More Info" Status, Resolution = Incomplete
Under Advisement Change to "Deferred" Status, Resolution = Incomplete