10 Reasons to Fix Software Bugs Right Away

1. Unfixed bugs camouflage other bugs
2. Unfixed bugs suggest quality isn’t important
3. Discussing unfixed bugs is a waste of time
4. Unfixed bugs lead to duplicate effort
5. Unfixed bugs lead to unreliable metrics
6. Unfixed bugs distract the entire team
7. Unfixed bugs hinder short-notice releases
8. Unfixed bugs lead to inaccurate estimates
9. Fixing familiar code is easier than unfamiliar code
10. Fixing a bug today costs less than tomorrow

10 Reasons to Fix Bugs