Difference between the HotFix,ShowStopper and critical bug?
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Answer / samsirsameer
HotFix: Bug found at customer site and it needs an
immediate fix. This fix will be specific to that customer.
Showstopper: A bug encountered and it blocks the
functonality of module(s) or entire application. And it has
no workaround. It needs to be fixed to proceed further.
Critical (Also called 'High'): A high severity bug found
and has some workaround to proceed further. Having high
impact on the cutomer point of view (high priority)
Thanks, SamsirSameer
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Answer / minni
Hotfix: A bug found in the customersplace for which ur
going to send the solution immediatley or fix it imeediately
Showstopper: the bug which doent allow to carryout further
testing
Critical bug: a high priority hign severioty bug
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critical:it is the severity of the bug which doesnt stop
the show but affects the business functionality...
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Answer / sidhartha
HotFix: A hotfix is code (called a patch) that fixes a bug
in a product.
ShowStopper : " means it stops the show ",
a showstopper is a computer bug which prevents a
project from going forward, as opposed to a minor bug which
can be documented and coped with.
critical bug :
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Answer / vikas nandvadekar
HotFix:-This issue is immediately fix which is found at client side after deploying the solution
ShowStopper:- Is an issue where we can not proceed further testing without resolving the same.
Critical Bug:- This issue is nothing but affect on business functionality and need to resolve with high priority.
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