Revision: "Address Docs: How to report bugs" #53520 (#77269)

docs/docsite/rst/community/reporting_bugs_and_features.rst

@@ -16,16 +16,17 @@ Reporting a bug
 Security bugs
 -------------
 
-Ansible practices responsible disclosure - if this is a security-related bug, email `security@ansible.com <mailto:security@ansible.com>`_ instead of filing a ticket or posting to any public groups to receive a prompt response.
+Ansible practices responsible disclosure - for security-related bugs, email `security@ansible.com <mailto:security@ansible.com>`_ to receive a prompt response. Do not submit a  ticket or post to any public groups.
 
 Bugs in ansible-core
 --------------------
 
-Before reporting a bug, use the bug/issue search to check for `already reported issues <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`. Unsure if you found a bug? Report the behavior on the :ref:`mailing list or community chat first <communication>`.
+Before reporting a bug, search in GitHub for `already reported issues <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`_ and `open pull requests <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pulls>`_ to see if someone has already addressed your issue.  Unsure if you found a bug? Report the behavior on the :ref:`mailing list or community chat first <communication>`.
 
-Also, use the mailing list or chat if you are unsure whether a bug is in ``ansible-core`` or in a collection, and for "how do I do this" type questions to discuss.
+Also, use the mailing list or chat to discuss whether the problem is in ``ansible-core`` or a collection, and for "how do I do this" type questions.
+
+You need a free GitHub account to `report bugs <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`_ that affect:
 
-You need a free GitHub account to `report bugs <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`_ that affects
 - multiple plugins  
 - a plugin that remained in the ansible/ansible repo  
 - the overall functioning of Ansible  
@@ -33,18 +34,19 @@ You need a free GitHub account to `report bugs <https://github.com/ansible/ansib
 How to write a good bug report
 ------------------------------
 
-If you find a bug, open an issue using the `issue template <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=bug_report.yml>`. Detail what you've tried, why you think this is a bug, and what component to use. Fill it out as completely and as accurately as possible, include:
+If you find a bug, open an issue using the `issue template <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=bug_report.yml>`_. 
+
+Fill out the issue template as completely and as accurately as possible. Include:
 
   * your Ansible version
-  * any relevant configurations
-  * the exact commands or tasks you are running
   * the expected behavior
+  * the current behavior and why you think it is a bug
+  * what you've tried including the exact commands you were using or tasks you are running
+  * any relevant configurations and the components you used
+  * any relevant output plus ``ansible -vvvv`` (debugging) output
   * the steps to reproduce the bug  
     * Use a minimal reproducible example and comments describing examples
     * Preserve formatting using `code blocks  <https://help.github.com/articles/creating-and-highlighting-code-blocks/>`_ when sharing YAML in playbooks.
-  * the behavior you currently see
-  * output where possible
-  * ``ansible -vvvv`` (debugging) output
 
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@@ -53,7 +55,6 @@ For multiple-file content, use gist.github.com, which is more durable than paste
 Requesting a feature
 ====================
 
-Before you request a feature, check what is :ref:`planned for future Ansible Releases <roadmaps>`.
+Before you request a feature, check what is :ref:`planned for future Ansible Releases <roadmaps>`. Check `existing pull requests tagged with feature <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Afeature>`_.
-To get your feature into Ansible,  :ref:`submit a pull request <community_pull_requests>`, either against ansible-core or against a collection. See also :ref:`ansible_collection_merge_requirements`. To check already submitted pull requests, refer to :ref: `existing pull requests tagged with feature <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Afeature>`.
 
-For ``ansible-core``, you can also open an issue in `ansible/ansible <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`_  or in a corresponding collection repository (to learn how to find a proper issue tracker, refer to :ref:`Bugs in collections<reporting_bugs_in_collections>` section ).
+To get your feature into Ansible, :ref:`submit a pull request <community_pull_requests>`, either against ansible-core or a collection. See also :ref:`ansible_collection_merge_requirements`. For ``ansible-core``, you can also open an issue in `ansible/ansible <https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues>`_  or in a corresponding collection repository (To find the correct issue tracker, refer to :ref:`Bugs in collections<reporting_bugs_in_collections>` ).