Description

Roles

Attributes

Steps

1. Analyze Located Bug:
   Determine the type of bug problem; architectural, resource, or performance.

2. Decide on an Architectural Fix (Optional):
   Identify the areas in the architecture affected by the bug fix.
   
   Outline a fix with a change in the design structure.
   
   Discuss the proposed bug fix with an architect. If the fix impacts areas beyond your code, work with architects and other developers to coordinate the fix.

3. Decide on a Resource Fix (Optional):
   Identify the affected areas of code.
   
   Determine whether removing or adding code is best.
   
   Review the proposed fix with another developer familiar in the area of change.

4. Decide on a Performance Fix (Optional):
   Identify the areas in the code that are affected by the bug fix.
   
   Determine whether code optimization fixes, such as refactoring or moving code segments, can positively affect the system.
   
   If there is any doubt, review the proposed bug fix with another developer familiar in the area of change.

Inputs and Outputs

WorkProduct	Input	Output	Allowable States
Code			(none)

Predecessors

Type	Name	Dependency Type
	Locate the Cause of a Bug	Finish-Start

Successors

Type	Name	Dependency Type
	Code the Fix for a Bug	Finish-Start
	Create or Update a Unit Test	Finish-Start