Start by creating a standardized bug severity classification system. Define clear criteria for each severity level, such as critical, major, minor, or cosmetic, and ensure everyone understands them. Use concrete examples to clarify how different bugs fit into each category. Encourage an open discussion where each developer can express their views and reasoning. Facilitate a data-driven approach by considering the bug's impact on functionality, user experience, and project timelines. If disagreements persist, designate a neutral third party, like a QA lead, to mediate. Regularly review and refine the classification system to keep everyone aligned.

When developers clash over bug severity opinions, I’ve found that establishing a clear, standardized severity scale is essential. I’ve facilitated discussions to define what qualifies as critical, major, or minor, focusing on the impact on user experience and system functionality. This shared understanding reduces subjective differences. Using real examples from past projects also helps. By comparing bugs we’ve encountered before, the team can see how similar issues were classified, providing a clearer reference point. Finally, I encourage open dialogue where each developer explains their perspective. Combining data-driven discussions with user impact helps the team align and reach a consensus on severity levels.

To help developers find common ground when clashing over bug severity opinions, facilitate a data-driven discussion. Start by clearly defining the criteria for bug severity, such as impact on functionality, user experience, and business goals. Use specific examples and real-world scenarios to highlight how different severities affect the software. Encourage open communication where everyone can voice their perspective, and consider involving stakeholders to provide insights on business impact. By focusing on objective factors and aligning on shared goals, you can help the team reach a consensus and prioritize bugs effectively.

In cases where developers clash over bug severity, it's crucial to introduce a risk-based approach to evaluation. By focusing on the potential impact of the bug on the end user or business, it becomes easier to align on severity. Additionally, involving stakeholders such as product managers or business analysts can help anchor discussions in the context of business value, reducing emotional attachment to particular viewpoints. - Leverage data from bug analytics (such as historical bug patterns or user feedback) to provide objective insights into similar issues. - Encourage team members to focus on finding solutions rather than defending their opinions.

The Severity of a bug depends directly on the Impact area caused in the application. There must be general and standardized definition of Severity levels: critical, major, normal, minor. Open discussion should be foster in Defect Triage meetings to bring the team on one common ground. Additionally,Inputs from Product Team can be taken to check business use case of the issue and to find the usability of feature.