What is priority?

Priority refers to the level of urgency with which a defect or bug needs to be addressed and fixed. It is a measure of how quickly the defect needs to be resolved based on its impact on the software functionality and the business.

In software testing, defects or bugs are typically classified based on their priority. This helps the development team to prioritize and fix the most critical issues first, minimizing their impact on the software’s functionality and reputation.

The priority levels of defects can vary depending on the organization and the software being tested. However, the following are some common priority levels:

High: Defects that affect the core functionality of the software and have a significant impact on the user experience, business, or revenue.

Medium: Defects that have a moderate impact on the software’s functionality or performance, but do not affect its core features.

Low: Defects that have a minor impact on the software’s functionality or performance, and do not affect its core features.

The priority of a defect is usually determined by the development team based on the severity and its impact on the business. The development team then prioritizes the defects based on their priority and fixes the most critical ones first.