
Production defects in software are some of the most costly and time consuming problems a project can face, so the more you can do to mitigate them, the better. That’s why software testing is so important.
Read on for a comprehensive guide to what production defects are and how to prevent them. We’ll cover:
- Production issues in software development
- Defining the defect priority and severity
- What can you do to reduce production defects?
- Peer code reviews – static testing
- Continuous Integration
- Test in a QA environment
- Perform regression testing
- Effective defect tracking
- Empower testers to make project recommendations
- Add a warranty period


