How to Write Bug Reports That Don’t Suck

Learn how to write bug reports that actually get bugs fixed - clear, detailed, and impossible to ignore.

What you'll learn
- Write clear, concise, and actionable bug reports that developers can easily understand.
- Identify and include essential details like steps to reproduce, expected vs actual results, and environment info.
- Avoid common mistakes that lead to ignored or misunderstood bug reports.
- Use structured formats and real-world examples to improve communication between testers and developers.

Requirements
- No prior experience required! This course is designed for absolute beginners in software testing.
- Basic computer literacy (using a browser, navigating apps)
- A willingness to learn and think critically
- An interest in software, QA, or working with development teams
- That’s it - no coding, no complex tools, and no prior QA knowledge needed.

Description
Writing a bug report sounds simple—until your developer messages back with “I can’t reproduce this,”  or "It works on my machine" or worse, "Another fantom bug" for the third time. If you’ve ever felt the frustration of a bug being ignored, misunderstood, or brushed aside, this course is for you.

In“How to Write Bug Reports That Don’t Suck,”you’ll learn how to craft clear, actionable, and high-quality bug reports that actually help get issues resolved faster. We’ll walk through the essential components of a strong bug report, from titles and reproduction steps to environment details and attachments. You’ll also see real examples of both bad and great bug reports, and learn how to improve your own.

Whether you’re a beginner just starting out in QA or a developer, product manager, or anyone who needs to report bugs effectively, this course will help you write reports that are concise, informative, and respected by developers.

No prior experience is necessary. The goal is to raise the bar for communication between testers and devs—and to save everyone time in the process.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to write bug reports that make sense, get attention, and lead to faster fixes.

Who this course is for:
- Junior QA engineers who want to improve their bug reporting skills
- Aspiring testers preparing for their first QA role or internship
- Manual testers who struggle with vague or incomplete bug reports
- Freelancers and solo testers who work without a dedicated QA lead
- Developers who occasionally report bugs and want to do it effectively
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