Overview
The primary objective of a bug bash is to fix a number of issues in either a subset of code, or an entire project. Submitters do not need to work on all of the bugs as part of their submission - instead, each defect is assigned a dollar value.
You can review defects based on prize amount, severity, complexity and work on as many defects as you like (but only one defect at a time).
How long do bug bashes last?
Bug bashes will remain open until all bugs are resolved - typically this takes about 5 to 7 days.
How do I participate in a bug bash?
- Register for the bug bash contest, and ask for repo access in the contest forum.
- Review the open defects that are labeled ‘Open for Pickup’ and decide which one you would like to tackle first.
- If you find a defect you’d like to work on, simply assign the defect to yourself.
- You must update the label to “In Progress”, and remove the “Open For Pickup” label.
- Each registrant may only assign one issue to themselves at a time.
Workflow
Self assign > code > submit a pull request > look for the next issue > repeat.
Prize Amounts
Each issue will have a dollar value assigned - this can range anywhere from $5.00 to $100 based on complexity and size. This may slightly change based on the project.
Some things to note:
- Each issue has a dollar value. Dollar values are based upon complexity and priority of issue.
- You can assign any unassigned issue to yourself with a "Open for Pickup" (first come first serve).
- You must update the label to “In Progress”, and remove the “Open For Pickup” label.
- You can only self assign one issue at a time. The nature of it being assigned will indicate if it is not available to anyone else.
- You will fix the ticket as a pull request to the master branch
- Once a ticket is fixed, you should label it "Ready for Review" where it will then be verified. If something is still broken, the copilot will comment on the ticket.
- After submitting and tagging "Ready for Review" you are eligible to accept another. You can do as many tickets as you want, as long as you follow the rules above.
- If the ticket is fixed properly, your pull request will be merged in, and the ticket will be marked "Solution Accepted".
- If the ticket is rejected, it should be your first priority to fix the issue.
- When the ticket is closed, payment will be recorded, and ticket tagged "Payment Required", when we issue the payment the tag will be updated to “Paid”
- If an assigned task is not done in 8 hours, you will be unassigned from the ticket, and it will be opened back up to the community.
- You can ask questions directly on the ticket comments.
- Bug Bashes are different than Bug Hunts - please make sure to check the contest type in the contest name when registering.
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