Set Mantis to Track Your Bugs

A review of the Mantis debugging tool finds it more than sufficient for the average developer...

"Mantis is that rare bug-tracking program for small projects that is neither too bloated nor too featureless. It's an excellent choice for developers who need a bug tracker that the average computer user can use. Its clean interface and numerous features make bug tracking fast and easy.

"Mantis is written in PHP and localized in 68 different languages. Its database back end can run on MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Developers and users can report bugs via a Web interface, WAP-enabled mobile devices (through the purchase of a third-party plugin), and custom HTML forms, with which you can give any Web page its own customized bug submission form. It can notify developers and normal users of reported bugs through email, RSS feeds, and even Twitter. Mantis also implements a PHP SOAP library, which allows programs like Eclipse and platforms like Java and Mono/.Net to interface with it too. With a bit of work, Mantis will also integrate with source control software or a wiki, allowing users and developers to investigate source files and discuss current bugs or future releases." [Read more]