[Sticky] How to Report Issues & Request Features!!!

🐛 Reporting Issues

Before You Post

• Search first - Check if someone has already reported the same issue
• Try basic troubleshooting - Refresh the page, clear browser cache, or try a different browser
• Check browser compatibility - Ensure you're using a supported browser

Issue Report Template

Use this format for bug reports:

Title: Brief, descriptive summary (e.g., "Login fails with Google authentication")

Description:

• What happened: Describe the actual behavior
• What you expected: Describe what should have happened
• Steps to reproduce: List exact steps to recreate the issue
  1. Open the app
  2. Tap "Login with Google"
  3. Select account
  4. App crashes

Additional Details:

• Browser: (Chrome 120, Firefox 121, Safari 17, etc.)
• Operating System: (Windows 11, macOS 14, Ubuntu 22.04, etc.)
• Device Type: (Desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile)
• Screen Resolution: (if layout-related issue)
• Browser Console Errors: (Press F12 > Console tab, copy any red errors)
• Screenshots/Videos: Include if helpful
• Error messages: Copy exact text if any

Priority Guidelines

• Critical: App crashes, data loss, security issues
• High: Core features broken, significant usability problems
• Medium: Minor bugs, cosmetic issues
• Low: Enhancement suggestions, nice-to-have fixes

✨ Requesting Features

Before You Post

• Search existing requests - Your idea might already be suggested
• Consider the audience - Will this benefit most users?
• Think about alternatives - Are there existing workarounds?

Feature Request Template

Use this format for feature requests:

Title: Clear, concise feature name (e.g., "Dark mode support")

Problem Statement:

• What problem does this solve?
• Who would benefit from this feature?
• How does the current app fall short?

Proposed Solution:

• Describe your ideal implementation
• Include mockups, sketches, or examples if possible
• Consider different user scenarios

Alternatives Considered:

• What other solutions did you think about?
• Why is your proposal the best approach?

Additional Context:

• Similar features in other apps
• User research or feedback supporting this
• Technical considerations you're aware of

📝 General Forum Guidelines

Writing Effective Posts

• Use clear, descriptive titles - Avoid "Help!", "Bug!", or "Feature request"
• Be specific and detailed - More information is better than less
• Use proper formatting - Use bullet points, numbered lists, and headers
• Include relevant tags - Help others find and categorize your post
• Be respectful and patient - Our team and community volunteers help when they can

What NOT to Do

• ❌ Post duplicate issues without checking existing posts
• ❌ Bump old posts repeatedly - comment only with new information
• ❌ Post in wrong categories (use "Issues" for bugs, "Feature Requests" for suggestions)
• ❌ Include personal information, passwords, or sensitive data in screenshots or console logs
• ❌ Use ALL CAPS or excessive punctuation!!!!!
• ❌ Post off-topic content or spam
• ❌ Share account credentials or API keys

Response Expectations

• Issues: We aim to acknowledge within 2-3 business days
• Feature Requests: We review monthly and update status quarterly
• Updates: You'll be notified when status changes or we need more info
• Resolution: We'll mark issues as "Fixed" when released and close duplicate/invalid reports

Getting Help Faster

1. Follow the templates - Complete reports get faster attention
2. Include browser console logs - Technical details help our developers debug
3. Test in different browsers - Helps identify browser-specific issues
4. Be available - Respond promptly if we ask for clarification
5. Test fixes - Help verify when we deploy potential solutions
6. Vote on existing posts - Use reactions to show support for features/issues

🏷️ Post Categories & Tags

Categories

• 🐛 Issues - Bug reports and technical problems
• ✨ Feature Requests - New functionality suggestions
• ❓ Questions - General help and usage questions
• 💡 Ideas - Brainstorming and discussion

Common Tags

• chrome, firefox, safari, edge - Browser-specific
• desktop, mobile, tablet - Device type
• login, dashboard, notifications, reports - Feature areas
• critical, high, low - Priority levels
• confirmed, investigating, planned - Status updates

🤝 Community Guidelines

Be constructive: Focus on solutions and improvements, not just complaints.

Search before posting: Avoid duplicate posts by checking existing discussions.

Stay on topic: Keep discussions relevant to the original post.

Help others: If you know the answer to someone's question, share your knowledge.

Follow up: Update your posts if you find solutions or workarounds.

Remember: This forum is a collaborative space where users and developers work together to improve the app. Your detailed reports and thoughtful suggestions help make the app better for everyone!