Defect History
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The History tab shows a timeline of changes made to a defect. Use it to understand how the defect evolved and who changed it.
What History Tracks
Section titled “What History Tracks”History can include changes to:
- Title
- Description
- Priority
- Severity
- Status
- Due date
- Assignee
- Comments
- Traceability links
- Related defects
- External integrations
- Attachments
Search And Filter
Section titled “Search And Filter”Use history search and filters to find the type of change you need. This is useful when a defect has a long investigation trail.
History can be filtered by change category where available, such as details, comments, or traceability.
Sort History
Section titled “Sort History”Use sorting to review the newest updates first or walk through the defect from the beginning.
Expanded Change Details
Section titled “Expanded Change Details”Some history entries can be expanded for more detail. Expanded entries help show what changed from the previous value to the new value.
Why History Matters
Section titled “Why History Matters”History helps teams:
- Audit important changes
- Understand status movement
- Review ownership changes
- Confirm when traceability was added or removed
- See how comments and related defects shaped the investigation
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Review Defect Details
- Collaborate with Comments and Notifications
- Manage relationships with Similar and Related Defects