Some other useful features in issues are

• @mention – A great way to reference other users within GitHub is using the @mention feature. To notify other users of a particular issue and to seek help or guidance from them, tag them by using @username which sends them a notification to look into the issue and contribute to it. It can also be used to notify teams rather than individuals, in which all the team members will be notified.
• References – Sometimes some issues are dependent on other issues. These issues can be referenced by placing a # in front of issue_number of the other issue which is dependent on the current issue and prefacing the commits with “Fixed”, “Fixes”, “Closed”, “Closes” or “Close”.
• Searches – At the top-right in the issues section, there is a search box which lets you search through the issues present. Issues can be searched on the basis of keywords, states or assignees.

Finally, there is an issue dashboard which lists all your issues from all the projects you’ve been working on and includes:

• All issues in repositories you own and collaborate in.
• Issues that are assigned to you.
• Issues that you have created.

GitHub is more than just a platform for hosting code; it’s a powerful tool for managing projects and collaborating with teams. One of the key features that provides this is the Issues system. GitHub Issues helps developers track bugs, enhancements, and tasks, ensuring that projects stay organized and on track. In this article, we’ll see what GitHub Issues are, how to use them effectively, and best practices for managing them.