Defect Priority Levels
Defect Priority Levels
🔴 Critical (P1) Completely stops a key • 'Sign Up' button does nothing,
Blocks Business function, making the blocking all users.
Operations system unusable. Requires • Registration crashes upon form
immediate attention. submission.
• Database failure prevents account
creation.
🟠 High (P2) Significantly impacts • Email verification not sent,
Major Functional usability but has some preventing activation.
Impact workaround. Needs urgent • Password reset is broken, locking
fixing in the next sprint. users out.
• OTP verification fails for some
users.
🟡 Medium (P3) Affects usability but does • Weak passwords are accepted
Moderate Issue, not stop core function. Can instead of strong ones.
Not Blocking be scheduled for an • Social media login fails, but email
upcoming release. works.
• Registration form loads slowly but
functions.
🔵 Low (P4) Minimal impact on • Terms checkbox misaligned but
Minor Issue, usability. Not urgent, clickable.
Workaround addressed in future • Confirmation email delayed but
Available updates. eventually arrives.