For PM/PO roles, a Defect is a standalone product entity that can be evaluated by criticality (Breaks / Degrade) and its impact on an Objective. This allows much more precise prioritization: some defects can be added to the current sprint, while others can be scheduled for future iterations.

The feature helps PMs clearly see all defects separately from tasks and understand which of them pose real risks to the release. This enables better workload management and data-driven decisions on urgency, rather than relying on scattered ad hoc reports.

Leads get a clear structure: some bugs are tied to tasks, while others exist as standalone Defects that impact product functionality. This makes it easier to assign ownership, assess complexity, and prevent critical defects from being lost among minor bugs.

Dev teams see well-structured Defects with context, related tasks, and priorities — eliminating confusion between a minor bug inside a task and an actual systemic issue. This speeds up delivery and reduces the risk of misunderstandings.

Testers can create Defects as a separate model, set their criticality, link related tasks, and manage the full lifecycle until complete resolution. This preserves product quality and provides significantly more transparency than traditional “bugs attached to tasks.”

They get a clear view of which defects break key functionality and which are purely cosmetic. This supports informed decisions on releases, postponements, and resource allocation for fixes.