Bug tracking tools (also known as defect tracking tools, issue tracking tools or problem trackers) are used to track the bugs found in software applications. When a bug is found, a tester or quality analyst records the bug and the steps needed to reproduce it. A developer will then fix it and tell the tester it has been fixed. The tester will then check the bug has really been fixed, and close it. Project managers can then see which bugs have been fixed, which are outstanding and how long it is taking to fix bugs.
