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Reporting Bugs in Python

Python is a mature programming language which has established a reputation for stability. In order to maintain this reputation, the developers would like to know of any deficiencies you find in Python.

Bug reports should be submitted via the Python Bug Tracker [http://bugs.python.org/]. The bug tracker offers a Web form which allows pertinent information to be entered and submitted to the developers.

Filing a Report

The first step in filing a report is to determine whether the problem has already been reported. The advantage in doing so, aside from saving the developers time, is that you learn what has been done to fix it; it may be that the problem has already been fixed for the next release, or additional information is needed (in which case you are welcome to provide it if you can!). To do this, search the bug database using the search tracker box on the top of the page.

Log In

If the problem you're reporting is not already in the bug tracker, go back to the Python Bug Tracker. If you don't already have a tracker account, select the Register link in the sidebar and undergo the registration procedure. If you have an account already, enter your credentials and select Login. It is not possible to submit a bug report anonymously.

Once you're logged in, you can submit a bug.

Create an Issue

Select the Create New link in the sidebar to open the bug reporting form.

The submission form has a number of fields.

* Title: enter a *very* short description of the problem; fewer than ten words is good.

* Type: select the type of your problem (note: rfe stands for Request for Enhancement).

* Component and Versions: select all appropriate to this bug.

* Change Note: describe the problem in detail, including what you expected to happen and what did happen. Be sure to include whether any extension modules were involved, and what hardware and software platform you were using (including version information as appropriate).

Click submit

What happens next

Each bug report will be assigned to a developer who will determine what needs to be done to correct the problem. You will receive an update each time action is taken on the bug.

see also:

How to Report Bugs Effectively [http://www-mice.cs.ucl.ac.uk/multimedia/software/documentation/ReportingBugs.html]

Bug Writing Guidelines [http://www.mozilla.org/quality/bug-writing-guidelines.html]

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