Why Inkscape Crashed and How a Good Bug Report Fixed It

In this screencast, I demonstrate how to file a high quality bug report using a real world example from Inkscape.

You will see how Inkscape crashes when the application is closed after opening an AVIF file, why this behavior is incorrect, and how a clearly written bug report helped developers quickly identify and fix the issue.

This video walks through:
• What actually happened versus what should have happened
• How to clearly describe reproduction steps
• Why system details matter in bug reports
• How the issue was traced to Magick and libheif deinitialization order
• How the bug was ultimately resolved upstream

If you are a developer, designer, tester, or open source contributor, learning how to write effective bug reports can dramatically improve software quality and collaboration.

Related blog article with full breakdown and best practices
https://ojambo.com/mastering-the-art-of-the-bug-report-a-guide-for-developers-and-users

Inkscape issue report
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/5927

Inkscape fix merge request
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/7432

Programming books
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Online programming courses
https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course

One on one programming tutoring
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Consultation services including evaluating if Inkscape is right for your workflow
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