Tuesday, May 22, 2012

10 Best Free Linux Issue Tracking Systems

http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20120518184813135/IssueTrackingSystems.html


Issue tracking systems cover a few different types of computer software applications which help to manage and maintain lists of issues in a number of ways. One of the most common types of an issue tracker is the bug tracking system. This system tracks issues by helping software developers keep on top of reported software bugs and acts as an aid in quality assurance. The other main types of issue tracking systems are service desk and help desk management software which help firms create, update, and resolve reported customer issues.
Issue tracking systems play an important role for any development project and colloborative venture, enabling developers and corporate project teams to concentrate on identifying issues and tasks, ensuring that they are resolved, and at the same time to stay focused on what is important.
There is a wide range of issue tracking systems that have been released under an open source license. To provide an insight into the software that is available, we have compiled a list of 10 high quality Linux issue tracking systems. We have chosen software of varying complexity, with some applications concentrating on being as simple to set up and configure as possible.

Now, let's explore the 10 issue tracking systems at hand. For each title we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, a screenshot of the software in action, together with links to relevant resources and reviews.
Issue Tracking Systems
Bugzilla Bug Tracking System available through a web interface
The Bug Genie Friendly issue tracking
Mantis Issue tracker implemented in PHP and using MySQL as a database
Fossil Distributed version control system, bug tracking system and wiki server
Trac Issue tracker implemented in PHP and using MySQL as a database
OTRS Open source Ticket Request System
Eventum User friendly and flexible issue tracking system
Request Tracker Mature enterprise-grade issue tracking system
Flyspray Simple, web-based bug tracking system written in PHP
Zentrack Highly flexible project management, bug tracking and help desk solution

1 comment:

  1. An application intended to report any bugs found by the testers during the time of execution and for the developers to keep a track of the logged bugs is done by the means of Bug Defect tracking system.
    Software defect tracking tool

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