-[Only accepting merge requests with green tests](#only-accepting-merge-requests-with-green-tests)
-[Closing down the issue tracker on GitHub](#closing-down-the-issue-tracker-on-github)
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The level of impact of a ~bug can vary from blocking a whole functionality
or a feature usability bug. A bug should always be linked to a severity level.
Refer to our [severity levels](../CONTRIBUTING.md#severity-labels)
Refer to our [severity levels](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/contributing/issue_workflow.html#severity-labels)
Whether the bug is also a regression or not, the triage process should start as soon as possible.
Ensure that the Engineering Manager and/or the Product Manager for the relative area is involved to prioritize the work as needed.
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When a bug is found:
1. Create an issue describing the problem in the most detailed way possible.
1. If possible, provide links to real examples and how to reproduce the problem.
1. Label the issue properly, using the [team label](../CONTRIBUTING.md#team-labels),
the [subject label](../CONTRIBUTING.md#subject-labels)
1. Label the issue properly, using the [team label](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/contributing/issue_workflow.html#team-labels),
the [subject label](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/contributing/issue_workflow.html#subject-labels)
and any other label that may apply in the specific case
1. Notify the respective Engineering Manager to evaluate and apply the [Severity label](../CONTRIBUTING.md#bug-severity-labels) and [Priority label](../CONTRIBUTING.md#bug-priority-labels).
1. Notify the respective Engineering Manager to evaluate and apply the [Severity label](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/contributing/issue_workflow.html#severity-labels) and [Priority label](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/contributing/issue_workflow.html#priority-labels).
The counterpart Product Manager is included to weigh-in on prioritization as needed.
1. If the ~bug is **NOT** a regression:
1. The Engineering Manager decides which milestone the bug will be fixed. The appropriate milestone is applied.
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Due to the size of this project and our limited resources we are only able to support the
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In order to get this bug fix and enjoy many new features please
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```
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### Accepting merge requests
```
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[issue tracker](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues) that is
similar to this? Could you please link it here?
Please be aware that new functionality that is not marked
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When your code contains more than 500 changes, any major breaking changes, or an external library, `@mention` a maintainer in the merge request. If you are not sure who to mention, the reviewer will add one early in the merge request process.
## Workflow labels
## Issues
This [documentation](issue_workflow.md) outlines the current workflow labels.
This [documentation](issue_workflow.md) outlines the current issue process.
