Bug or Defect Life Cycle

What is a defect Life Cycle?

Defect life cycle is the cycle it goes through, when the bug or defect is found - till the end when the defect is closed. Its cycle includes:

1.   New

2.   Assigned

3.   Open

4.   Fixed

5.   Pending

6.   Retest

7.   Verified

8.   Reopen

9.   Closed

10. Duplicate

11. Rejected

12. Deferred

13. Not A Bug

Bug Life Cycle

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