what is Jira status and category
Asked by Amarjeet Suryawanshi:

what is Jira category bug, task, story , others


Answers:
author: Cristian IONESCU
body: Hi Amarjeet,

In Jira, issue types like **Bug** , **Task** , **Story**, and others are categorized based on their purpose and use within project management. These categories help in organizing and distinguishing between different kinds of work items. Here's a breakdown:

### 1. **Bug** {#toc-hId--2145826379}

* **Category:** Defect
* **Description:** A **Bug** is an issue that represents a problem in the system, such as a defect, error, or unexpected behavior in the software. Bugs typically need to be fixed to ensure the software functions correctly.

### 2. **Task** {#toc-hId-341686454}

* **Category:** Task/Activity
* **Description:** A **Task** is a general work item that needs to be completed. It usually represents a piece of work that isn't necessarily tied to a story or feature but still needs to be tracked and managed.

### 3. **Story** {#toc-hId--1465768009}

* **Category:** Requirement/User Story
* **Description:** A **Story** is a requirement or feature request described from the end user's perspective. It is typically used in Agile methodologies to define a user need that the team must implement.

**Statuses** represent the various stages that an issue (such as a Bug, Task, Story, etc.) can go through in its lifecycle. These statuses are part of a **workflow** and help track the progress of issues from creation to completion. Here's an overview of common Jira statuses:

### Common Jira Statuses {#toc-hId-1021744824}

1. **To Do / Open / Backlog**

   * **Description:** The issue has been created but work has not yet started. This is the initial status for most workflows.
   * **Use Case:** An issue in this status is awaiting prioritization or assignment.
2. **In Progress**

   * **Description:** Work on the issue has begun. Team members are actively working on the task, bug, or story.
   * **Use Case:** This status indicates that the issue is currently being worked on and is not yet complete.
3. **In Review**

   * **Description:** The work has been completed, and the issue is now under review, typically by a peer or lead, to ensure it meets the required standards.
   * **Use Case:** Commonly used for code reviews, QA checks, or any approval process.
4. **Done**

   * **Description:** The issue has been completed and is considered finished. No further work is required.
   * **Use Case:** Once an issue passes all checks and is confirmed to be complete, it moves to this status.

Hope this solve your question.  


author: Nikola Perisic
body: Welcome to the community [@Amarjeet Suryawanshi](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5572945)

Did you mean status category? In Jira, there are 3 status categories: To Do, In Progress, Done. When you are modifying your workflow you can add new STATUSES with their STATUS CATEGORIES. For example: Testing status will have a status category of In Progress.

Epics, stories, bugs, tasks and sub-tasks are the issue types that are default exsiting in Jira when you create a project. You can add your own issue types as well and use them in your projects.


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