Severity (of defect)
What is severity (of defect)?
Severity (of defect) refers to the degree of impact a defect has on the functional testing, performance testing, or usability testing of a software product. It is typically classified into different levels (e.g., critical, major, minor) based on how much the defect disrupts the system or user experience. Severity helps prioritize defect resolution but is distinct from priority, which determines the urgency of fixing the issue.
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