Issue Label
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
A tag applied to an issue to classify it by type, priority, status, component, or contributor-friendliness. Good labeling helps maintainers route work, communicate expectations, and keep backlogs navigable.
In plain English: A tag used to categorize and organize issues in a project tracker.
Example: "Once the issue label taxonomy was cleaned up, triage went much faster and contributors stopped picking the wrong tasks."