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For a [[crash]], be sure to include [[debugger]] information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config. If the bug appears to be new and did not appear in a previous [[svn]] revision, it would also be helpful to determine which revision caused the bug. You may need to do [[regression]] testing to work this out and include the revision at which the bug was introduced. | For a [[crash]], be sure to include [[debugger]] information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config. If the bug appears to be new and did not appear in a previous [[svn]] revision, it would also be helpful to determine which revision caused the bug. You may need to do [[regression]] testing to work this out and include the revision at which the bug was introduced. | ||
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| + | == Good examples == | ||
| + | * A textbox example is shown in {{Bug|163}} | ||
| + | * A good report is provided by {{Bug|116}} | ||
Revision as of 07:08, 31 March 2006
Why bother?
- Help odamex
- Improve your IT and testing skills
- You might get mentioned in the credits if your report was very helpful
How to report a bug
The Odamex Bug Tracker is an active list of issues. Look through the bugs to see if the bug you want to report is already listed. Please only post reproducible bugs, with steps to reproduce them.
What to include
For a crash, be sure to include debugger information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config. If the bug appears to be new and did not appear in a previous svn revision, it would also be helpful to determine which revision caused the bug. You may need to do regression testing to work this out and include the revision at which the bug was introduced.