# 處理 Bug

Python 已經是一個以穩定著稱的成熟程式語言。為了維持「穩定」此信譽，開發者們想知道任何您發現的缺失。

有時候自己直接修復 bug 並且送出一個修正給 Python 會比較快，因為這樣會加速流程而且不會困擾到太多人。學習如何貢獻給 Python。

## 說明文件錯誤

如果您在本文档中发现了错误并打算帮助我们改进，请将错误提交到 追踪系统。 如果您有相应的修正建议，请一并提交。 （译者注：如果是中文文档翻译相关的错误，请务必提交到 https://github.com/python/python-docs-zh-cn/issues。如果将翻译问题反馈到了其他地方，可能会因为语言不通而不能及时处理。）

If you're short on time, you can also email documentation bug reports to docs@python.org (behavioral bugs can be sent to python-list@python.org). 'docs@' is a mailing list run by volunteers; your request will be noticed, though it may take a while to be processed.

也參考

Documentation bugs

  A list of documentation bugs that have been submitted to the Python issue tracker.

Issue Tracking

  Overview of the process involved in reporting an improvement on the tracker.

Helping with Documentation

  Comprehensive guide for individuals that are interested in contributing to Python documentation.

## 使用 Python 議題追蹤

Bug reports for Python itself should be submitted via the Python Bug Tracker (https://bugs.python.org/). The bug tracker offers a Web form which allows pertinent information to be entered and submitted to the developers.

The first step in filing a report is to determine whether the problem has already been reported. The advantage in doing so, aside from saving the developers time, is that you learn what has been done to fix it; it may be that the problem has already been fixed for the next release, or additional information is needed (in which case you are welcome to provide it if you can!). To do this, search the bug database using the search box on the top of the page.

If the problem you're reporting is not already in the bug tracker, go back to the Python Bug Tracker and log in. If you don't already have a tracker account, select the "Register" link or, if you use OpenID, one of the OpenID provider logos in the sidebar. It is not possible to submit a bug report anonymously.

Being now logged in, you can submit a bug. Select the "Create New" link in the sidebar to open the bug reporting form.

The submission form has a number of fields. For the "Title" field, enter a very short description of the problem; less than ten words is good. In the "Type" field, select the type of your problem; also select the "Component" and "Versions" to which the bug relates.

In the "Comment" field, describe the problem in detail, including what you expected to happen and what did happen. Be sure to include whether any extension modules were involved, and what hardware and software platform you were using (including version information as appropriate).

Each bug report will be assigned to a developer who will determine what needs to be done to correct the problem. You will receive an update each time action is taken on the bug.

也參考

How to Report Bugs Effectively

  Article which goes into some detail about how to create a useful bug report. This describes what kind of information is useful and why it is useful.

Bug Writing Guidelines

  Information about writing a good bug report. Some of this is specific to the Mozilla project, but describes general good practices.

## 開始讓自己貢獻 Python

Beyond just reporting bugs that you find, you are also welcome to submit patches to fix them. You can find more information on how to get started patching Python in the Python Developer's Guide. If you have questions, the core-mentorship mailing list is a friendly place to get answers to any and all questions pertaining to the process of fixing issues in Python.