What happens to the bug report after the developer fixes the error?

After the developer fixes the bug, the bug report moves to the verification stage. A QA specialist or automated test checks whether the problem is truly resolved and whether new defects (regressions) have appeared as a result of the fix.

Typical sequence of events:

1. The developer closes / changes the status to "Resolved / Fixed." The developer notifies the team that the fix is ready for testing.
2. The QA specialist takes the bug report. Finds the bug report in the error tracking system.
3. Verification of the fix. The QA specialist deploys the product version with the fix and performs the following actions:
   • Repeats the reproduction steps described in the bug report to ensure the defect no longer manifests.
   • Conducts additional testing in the area of the fixed issue and related components (regression testing) to ensure no side effects.
4. Updating the status in the error tracking system. Depending on the verification results, the bug report status is updated:
   • "Closed" (Closed / Verified): If the fix is successfully verified and the defect is absent. This is the final status for this defect.
   • "Reopened" (Reopened): If the defect still persists (not fully fixed) or new issues related to the fix have appeared. In this case, the bug report is returned to the developer for further work.
5. Comments in the bug report. The QA specialist adds a comment with the verification results (successful/unsuccessful, build version where the check was performed) and information about any regressions found.

Thus, after fixing, the bug report undergoes a mandatory verification stage, which confirms the effectiveness of the fix and provides confidence in the product quality before release.