Introduction

AgileTest is a powerful tool that integrates with Jira. It provides a comprehensive platform for planning, organizing, executing, and tracking software testing activities within the Jira ecosystem.

AgileTest supports three distinct testing strategies: Script Test, Exploratory Test, and Classic Test Case Management, along with additional features designed to enhance the testing process.

Script Test

Test Script involves a set of instructions for testing. In AgileTest, you can create a testing checklist in the TestScript Issue, execute tests quickly, and generate reports within the Issue.

Exploratory Test

Test Session supports exploratory testing and session management. You can manage ad-hoc tests and take notes in the TestSession Issue while testing without predefined instructions.

Classic Test Case Management

Both TestScript and TestSession are ideal for Agile teams or projects with frequent feature releases and continuous delivery, where extensive test planning is not feasible.

Classic Test is designed for comprehensive test planning and management, incorporating TestCase, Precondition, TestPlan, TestExecution etc. The main concepts are below:

Requirements

Requirement refers to a specific statement or condition that defines what a product, system, or service must achieve or possess to meet the needs of stakeholders. Requirements serve as guidelines and constraints that shape the design, development, and implementation of the project.

Preconditions

Precondition refers to a set of conditions or requirements that must be met before a test case can be executed. Preconditions establish the necessary environment or initial state in which the test case can be run effectively and reliably.

Preconditions help ensure that the system or software being tested is in a known and stable state before executing specific test scenarios. They set the context or prerequisites for the test case to yield accurate and meaningful results. By defining preconditions, testers can control the starting conditions and dependencies necessary for the test case to function as intended.

Tests

A Test/ Test Case is a detailed set of steps or actions that define how a specific functionality or requirement will be tested. Test cases contain pre-defined expected results and serve as a basis for executing and validating software behavior.

Test Plans

A Test Plan is a high-level document that outlines the testing objectives, scope, and approach for a specific project or release. It provides a roadmap for the testing activities and helps teams organize their testing efforts.

Test Execution

Test Execution refers to the process of running test cases and documenting the actual results. Testers execute the test cases and update the status (pass, fail, blocker, etc) along with any relevant observations or defects encountered during the testing process.

Defect

A defect, also known as a bug or issue, represents an unexpected behavior or deviation from the expected results. Defects are logged when a test case fails, and they are tracked, prioritized, and resolved through the issue tracking capabilities of Jira.

Understanding these key terms will help you navigate and utilize AgileTest effectively for your software testing needs. 

Dashboard

Dashboard is a customizable platform with multiple widgets, offering real-time monitoring and access to project data. It provides a clear view of test runs, cases, defects, and key metrics. Users can customize it to fit their team's workflow.

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