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How do I view the issue details for?

Last updated on Feb 19, 2026

Short Answer: Open the issue page to see the title, file path, Description, Code snippet, Suggested fix, History, and the right-hand panel (Status, Assignee, Severity).

PreRequisites

  1. Open the issue URL (repo review).

  2. If the review is Private, sign in as a team member or ensure you’ve been granted access.

Steps

  1. Open the issue URL or navigate from the repository review. Confirm the breadcrumb and title
    (eg: “Possible null reference when accessing user.name”) are visible.
    The breadcrumb and issue title appear at the top.

  2. Read the Description card for context.
    Example: db.getUser() may return null.

  3. Inspect the Code snippet to see the problematic lines (e.g., lines 52–53).
    Example snippet:
    const user = await db.getUser(id); return user.name.toUpperCase();

  4. Review the Suggested fix card; use the Copy button to copy the example fix.
    You can paste the fix into your editor.

  5. Scroll to History to see status/assignee changes and timestamps.
    History logs prior updates.

  6. Use the right-hand panel to view Status, Assignee, Severity, and other metadata.
    Current values are shown and may be editable based on permissions.

Troubleshooting

  1. Header and breadcrumbs visible, but content is blank.
    Likely Cause: You’re not signed in and the review is Private.
    Action: Click Sign In and authenticate, or ask the owner to make the review Public / add you via Share.

  2. ‘View full file’ or ‘Copy’ buttons not visible.
    Likely Cause: Limited read-only view or insufficient permissions.
    Action: Sign in and confirm access; ask the review owner to share the review if needed.

Note: The file path appears below the title (e.g., src/api/userController.js · Lines 52–63).