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''If you are new to bugzilla you won't be able to change most bug fields, but you can add a comment to a bug detailing what should be changed and why. You can also make your comments known in the #testday channel and someone will assist you.'' ''(optional) See [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage#Canconfirm_and_Editbugs_Privileges|Bug triage]] about how to get upgraded privileges to change bug fields.'' | ''If you are new to bugzilla you won't be able to change most bug fields, but you can add a comment to a bug detailing what should be changed and why. You can also make your comments known in the #testday channel and someone will assist you.'' ''(optional) See [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage#Canconfirm_and_Editbugs_Privileges|Bug triage]] about how to get upgraded privileges to change bug fields.'' | ||
For Test Day of Thunderbird Alpha 1: | |||
* Run [https://litmus.mozilla.org/run_tests.cgi?test_run_id=6 Thunderbird Trunk litmus tests]. Ask for help in | # '''Get a Bugzilla account''' - easily created at [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/createaccount.cgi bugzilla account]. | ||
* Exercise your favorite (or least favorite) Thunderbird functions and provide feedback. Example | # '''Get a build''' - Location TBD <!-- "Trunk" refers to builds of Thunderbird 3 (currently in heavy development) -- it's where most bugs will get fixed and where we normally attempt to reproduce bugs that people have reported. See '''"Versions to test"''' below for details. --> | ||
* Try new capabilities of Thunderbird 3 | # '''Protect''' - [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Backing_Up_and_Restoring Backup your data] and consider using a [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Starting_Firefox_or_Thunderbird_with_a_specified_profile test profile]. You might also want to have a backup of your mail. | ||
* Test various presumed crashers, hangs, and other problems, and update the respective bugs | # '''Test''' - Suggestions | ||
* | #* Run [https://litmus.mozilla.org/run_tests.cgi?test_run_id=6 Thunderbird Trunk litmus tests]. Ask for help in #testday if you're not familiar with Litmus. If a testcase is unclear, mark it as such. See also the [http://quality.mozilla.org/howto/litmus/tutorial Litmus tutorial]. | ||
* [ | #* Exercise your favorite (or least favorite) Thunderbird functions and provide feedback. Example to test: account setup, large scale POP and imap downloads, filters, junk mail processing | ||
#* Try new capabilities of Thunderbird 3 | |||
# | #* Test Thunderbird on multiple operating systems, if you have multiple OS | ||
# ''' | #* Test various presumed crashers, hangs, and other problems, and update the respective bugs | ||
# | #** [http://tinyurl.com/5unb74 hangs] (87 bugs) | ||
#** [http://tinyurl.com/5ay9tq crashers] (43 bugs) | |||
# | # '''Update or file bugs for problems that you encounter:''' | ||
# | #* [http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird&format=guided File bugs] | ||
# | #* For UNCONFIRMED bugs, you should attempt to replicate the problem specified in the bug report, and mark as "confirmed" if you are able to replicate '''and''' the steps to reproduce are well documented and easily followed '''and''' the problem exists in trunk build. If you are not running trunk but can replicate with current release, please comment but do not confirm. If you are running trunk and cannot replicate, you might close it dupe, WFM, INVALID, or perhaps the issue is not easily reproduced.<p>Other helpful steps include: | ||
# | #* Clarify bug reports without distorting or changing the original problem. | ||
#* Change the summary to be more accurate to the problem being reported, and if appropriate remove words so summary is less chatty | |||
#* Close bug reports as [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=fields.html#status WORKSFORME, INVALID, or INCOMPLETE] when it's appropriate to do so (see [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=fields.html#status status descriptions ] to find out what is appropriate)]. | |||
#** Ask bug reporter in a bug comment to provide missing information that will help to replicate and ultimately fix the bugs they report. | #** Ask bug reporter in a bug comment to provide missing information that will help to replicate and ultimately fix the bugs they report. | ||
# | #* Remember to cite what version(s) of Thunderbird you are using. | ||
# '''[[Thunderbird:Bugdays#Give us feedback|Give feedback]]''' (see feedback heading below) | # '''[[Thunderbird:Bugdays#Give us feedback|Give feedback]]''' about your experience during Test Day.(see feedback heading below) | ||
Please check these for more helpful information: | Please check these for more helpful information: | ||