Topic: Issue Tracking The goal of most software vendors is to create exciting software that has high quality, is easy to use and is completed on-time and on-budget. However, issues arise with all software development efforts. Issues come in many different forms and using issue tracking software can aid in ensuring that issues do not stall the progress of your software. Below are common issues that arise and can be tracked using issue tracking software: Project Issues. Software must be planned from inception to production. Along the way, many project related tasks and issues may surface. For example, market research must be done for product viability, features must be defined, designs must be created, and budgets must be established. Along the way, issues will surely crop up and specific team members must be assigned the issues and the resolution must be tracked. Issue tracking software can greatly aid in your ability to identify and track the resolution of issues online. For example, issues can be assigned, the percentage complete can be tracked and the resolution can be tracked. Example of using an issue tracking software to track tasks and issues. Vendor: Software Planner