Writing A Bug Report That Actually Gets Fixed

A good bug report removes guesswork. Use this template:

1. Title — verb + object + condition. "Checkout button disabled when coupon contains uppercase letters."
2. Environment — browser, OS, build, user role.
3. Steps to reproduce — numbered, atomic, no skipped clicks.
4. Expected result — the contract.
5. Actual result — what really happened.
6. Severity / Priority — separate fields. Severity = how broken. Priority = how soon.
7. Evidence — screenshot, console log, network trace, video.

If a developer asks you a clarifying question, your bug report failed. Update the template, not just the ticket.