This LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt is designed to help testers check the beta version before the final release. Participants can install the pre-release build next to their production version, try the available modules, reproduce issues, and submit useful bug reports for the quality assurance process.
Bug Hunt Details
Mentors will be available on November 25, 2016, from 8 AM UTC to 10 PM UTC. Of course, bug hunting will also be possible on other days, as builds of this beta version (LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1) will be available until mid-December.The event is open to users who want to help improve LibreOffice 5.3 by testing real use cases. A complete bug report should make the issue easier to reproduce, describe what happened, and help the QA team sort the report correctly. This is especially useful when testing a beta version, because the same build is available for several operating systems.
During the day, there will be two dedicated sessions: the first one will focus on hunting bugs in the main LibreOffice modules between 3PM UTC and 5PM UTC, and the second will test a set of the 7 best features between 5PM UTC and 7PM UTC. All details for the second bug hunting session are available on the specific wiki page: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/QA/BugHuntingSession/5.3.0Beta1.
During the dedicated sessions, all efforts will be concentrated on hunting down and reproducing bugs, to confirm and archive them more thoroughly. Of course, the more complete the bug report is, the easier it will be for developers to resolve the issues in time for the final release.
How the LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt works
The LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt focuses on practical testing of the LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1 build. Testers can use the beta version on Linux, MacOS, or Windows and check whether the software behaves as expected in common situations. The goal is to find, report, and sort bugs so that developers receive clear information.
Helpful testing can include simple actions such as opening files, editing documents, checking dialogs, using the main LibreOffice modules, and trying the features planned for the dedicated session. When a problem appears, testers should try to reproduce it and provide enough detail for the QA team.
What to prepare before testing
Before joining the dedicated sessions, participants can download the LibreOffice 5.3 beta build from the pre-release server mentioned above when it becomes available. The builds are provided for Linux in DEB and RPM packages, for MacOS, and for Windows. They can operate alongside the production version, which helps users test the beta without replacing their regular installation.
- Use the LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1 build available for your operating system.
- Check the main LibreOffice modules during the 3PM UTC to 5PM UTC session.
- Test the set of the 7 best features during the 5PM UTC to 7PM UTC session.
- Try to reproduce any issue before reporting it.
- Include clear steps and useful details in each bug report.
LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt schedule
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event date | Friday, November 25, 2016 |
| Mentor availability | 8 AM UTC to 10 PM UTC |
| Main module testing | 3PM UTC to 5PM UTC |
| Feature testing session | 5PM UTC to 7PM UTC |
| Tested version | LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1 |
| Available platforms | Linux (DEB and RPM), MacOS, and Windows |
| Build availability | Until mid-December |
| Planned announcement | End of January 2017 |
FAQ about the LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt
When does the LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt take place?
The second bug hunt session takes place on Friday, November 25, 2016. Mentors will be available from 8 AM UTC to 10 PM UTC.
Which LibreOffice version is used for testing?
The tests use the beta version of LibreOffice 5.3, identified in the article as LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1.
Which operating systems are supported by the beta builds?
Builds will be available for Linux in DEB and RPM formats, MacOS, and Windows.
Can bug hunting continue after November 25, 2016?
Yes. Bug hunting will also be possible on other days, because builds of LibreOffice 5.3.0 Beta1 will be available until mid-December.
Where are the details for the second bug hunting session?
All details for the second bug hunting session are available on the specific wiki page: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/QA/BugHuntingSession/5.3.0Beta1.
Conclusion
The LibreOffice 5.3 bug hunt gives testers a clear way to help with quality assurance before the planned final release. By testing the beta version, reproducing bugs, and writing complete bug reports, participants can help the QA team sort issues and provide developers with useful information.
