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 Why do you need screenshots and logs to be attached to a defect/bug?

When a bug cannot be displayed on a snapshot or video file, individuals use logs during software testing. It usually occurs when there has been an emergency shutdown. In this situation, all of the steps must be recorded in the logs. These attachments contain all of the information needed to complete all of the steps.

 Different attachments for different situations:

If there is a snapshot/video file, developers may overlook the description and instructions. This is why it’s crucial to know when and how to use each attachment based on the situation. The most common type of attachment when we describe visual problems (interface, layout) is a screenshot. The files you attach must be entirely informational.

A screenshot should be taken if there is a fault with the cursor. It often appears that a screenshot is unnecessary because everything is obvious. However, past experience has shown that discovered bugs are not immediately rectified.

It’s possible that the interface has changed, and without a screenshot, it’ll be difficult to tell what and where the problem is. The screenshot allows you to compare and contrast the prior and current user interfaces.

It’s advisable to make a video if the bug can’t be shown in one or two screenshots. You must show specific problems in greater detail because they are visible throughout the program’s execution or at the end. In this case, the ideal bug report will be a video file that demonstrates the program’s, website’s, or game application’s incorrect conduct.

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