Triage fast. Close honestly.
A backlog full of old bugs isn't a record of quality. It's noise that hides the bugs that matter.
Fix now
Decision
Found in this sprint's own work. Not a backlog item, just finish it.
WHERE IT GOES
Part of Done.
Expedite
Decision
Live, serious, customer-facing.
WHERE IT GOES
Expedite class (Day 26).
Backlog it
Decision
Real but minor. Ordered alongside features.
WHERE IT GOES
One backlog, one order.
Close it
Decision
Won't fix, can't reproduce, or obsolete. Say so.
WHERE IT GOES
Honest beats hopeful.
Triage fast. One backlog. Close honestly.