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What does "issue" mean in programming?
issue is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A trackable unit of work in a project management tool (GitHub Issues, Jira, Linear). Issues can represent bugs, features, tasks, or questions. Each issue has a title, description, status, and assignee.
Example
"Open an issue to track the bug so it does not get lost."
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