GitHub Issue Management

Managing issues on GitHub is an essential part of collaborative development. Below, we provide guidance on how to effectively manage issues to streamline the development process.

Overview

What are issues? Issues are a way to track problems or enhancements to the codebase. They can be bugs, feature requests, questions, or documentation updates.
How to create an issue? Learn how to create an issue on GitHub.

Best Practices

Use a descriptive title: A clear and concise title makes it easier for others to understand the issue at a glance.
Provide detailed information: Include steps to reproduce the issue, error messages, or screenshots to help others diagnose the problem.
Label appropriately: Use labels to categorize issues. This helps in organizing and filtering issues by topic, priority, or type.

Issue Lifecycle

Open: The issue is newly created and is awaiting further information or confirmation.
Assigned: The issue is assigned to a specific developer or team.
Closed: The issue is resolved and no longer requires attention.

Reporting an Issue

When reporting an issue, consider the following:

Be polite and respectful: Constructive feedback is always welcome, but remember to maintain a respectful tone.
Avoid duplicates: Search the issue tracker to see if the issue has already been reported.
Provide all necessary information: This includes steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and actual behavior.

Collaborating on Issues

Collaboration is key to effective issue management. Here are some tips:

Review and discuss issues: Engage with your peers to review and discuss issues before assigning them.
Prioritize: Assign priority levels to issues based on their impact and urgency.
Track progress: Keep track of the status of issues to ensure they are being addressed in a timely manner.

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