Software Bug Severity. Defect severity is the classification of a defect based on its level of destructive impact on the requirements specification of the Software. Defect Severity Index DSI Sum of Defect Severity Level Total number of defects Review EfficiencyThe review efficiency is a metric used to reduce the pre-delivery defects in the software.
It is divided under 4 stages low minor major and critical. A higher effect of bugdefect on system functionality will lead to a higher severity level. Severity and priority are the two things we have to choose once the bug is found.
Bug Severity or Defect Severity in testing is a degree of impact a bug or a Defect has on the software application under test.
Basically how severe it is. It can be a blocker critical major and minor for the bug. It depends on the effect of the bug on the system. Bug severity is the extent of the impact a particular defect has on the software under test.
