Issue
A tracked problem question or unit of work that needs investigation or action.
Plain English
A record of something the team needs to understand or resolve.
In context
An issue gives work a visible identifier status owner and discussion history in a tracking system.
Example
“Please link the pull request to the issue before review.”
When you'll hear this
- planning
- bug triage
- project tracking
Common misunderstanding
An issue is not always a software defect; it can represent a task question or improvement.
Also known as
ticket
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-26
