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High Bug Rate (Fishbone)

Root causes of a high defect rate.

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Why is the bug rate high?Too many bugsCodeLow test coverageComplex modulesProcessRushed deadlinesNo code reviewRequirementsAmbiguous specsLate changesToolingFlaky testsPeopleOnboarding gaps

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title "Why is the bug rate high?"
problem "Too many bugs"
category "Code"
  cause "Low test coverage"
  cause "Complex modules"
category "Process"
  cause "Rushed deadlines"
  cause "No code review"
category "Requirements"
  cause "Ambiguous specs"
  cause "Late changes"
category "Tooling"
  cause "Flaky tests"
category "People"
  cause "Onboarding gaps"