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diff --git a/docs/contributing/issues_features.rst b/docs/contributing/issues_features.rst index de55128e..d61d5b6c 100644 --- a/docs/contributing/issues_features.rst +++ b/docs/contributing/issues_features.rst @@ -3,15 +3,46 @@ Issues and Feature requests =========================== -For Bug Reports and Feature Requests please take a look at Phabricator here: - -https://phabricator.vyos.net - Bug Report / Issue ------------------ +Issues or bugs are found in any software project. VyOS is not an exception. + +All issues should be reported to the developers. This lets the developers know what is not working properly. +Without this sort of feedback every developer will believe that everything is working correctly. + +I have found a bug, what should I do? +************************************* + +When you believe you have found a bug, it is always a good idea to verify the issue prior to opening a bug request. + +* Consult the documentation to ensure that you have configured your system correctly. +* Get community support `slack <https://slack.vyos.io/>`_ or `forum <https://forum.vyos.io/>`_. + +Ensure that the problem is reproducible +*************************************** -To create a Bugreport use the quick link in the left side under the specific -project. Please think about the next points: +When you are able to verify that it is actually a bug, spend some time to document how to reproduce the issue. +This documentation can be invaluable. When you wish to have a developer fix a bug that you found, helping them reproduce the issue benefits everyone. +Be sure to include information about the hardware you are using, commands that you were running, any other activities that you may have been doing at the time. +This additional information can be very useful. + +* What were you attempting to achieve? +* What was the configuration prior to the change? +* What commands did you use? + +Include output +************** + +The output you get when you find a bug can provide lots of information. +If you get an error message on the screen, copy it exactly. Having the exact message can provide detail that the developers can use. +Like wise if you have any log messages that also are from the time of the issue, include those. +They may also contain information that is helpful for the development team. + +Report a Bug +************ + +Create an account on the VyOS Phabricator. VyOS Phabricator is at https://phabricator.vyos.net. +To create a Bugreport use the quick link in the left side under the specific project. * provide as much information as you can * which version you use @@ -23,5 +54,4 @@ Feature Request To send a Feature Request please search Phabricator if there is already a feature request targeting your request. You can enhance it or if you don't find one create a new one by use the quick link in the left side under the specific -project. - +project.
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