#Test Management

[yethiconsulting]

Best Practices for Test Management in a Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) Environment

Introduction

Start by explaining the role of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) in modern software development. Emphasize that effective test management is crucial to maintaining quality in fast-paced, automated pipelines.

Early and Continuous Testing

Implement testing at every stage of the CI/CD pipeline, starting from the earliest phases. Unit, integration, and functional tests should be run continuously to catch defects early.

Automation Integration

Test automation is vital for CI/CD environments. Ensure that all repetitive tests, such as regression tests, are automated. Use tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and Travis CI to integrate automated tests into the pipeline.

Effective Test Case Management

Organize test cases in a way that they can be easily maintained and executed in CI/CD pipelines. Regularly review and update test cases to ensure they are relevant and up-to-date.

Use of Test Management Tools

Leverage test management tools like TestRail or Zephyr that integrate with CI/CD platforms. This ensures seamless tracking, reporting, and scheduling of tests within the automated process.

Monitoring and Reporting

Set up real-time monitoring and reporting for continuous feedback on test results. This helps in quickly identifying issues and improving collaboration between developers and QA teams.

Conclusion

Summarize by stating that efficient test management in a CI/CD environment enhances the speed and reliability of software delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

[12thwonderindia]

Maximizing Efficiency in Test Management: The Case for Choosing Titan Over Custom Solutions 

You recognize that streamlining and automating your testing processes will enhance quality while reducing costs. As you consider the idea of creating a tailored solution that would perfectly fit your current process, it’s important to also understand why this might not be the best approach.

And here are some reasons why you shouldn’t do it.

Rapid Deployment

The sooner that testing processes are automated the sooner your company can enjoy the benefits of improved quality and productivity. The average time to build a test lifecycle management solution can vary widely depending on several factors, including the scope of the project, the complexity of requirements, the size and experience of the development team, and the technologies used. A comprehensive, fully-featured test lifecycle management solution could take 12 to 18 months or more to develop. In addition to rapid deployment within days or weeks, there are other significant benefits for obtaining a solution like Titan.

Costs

Developing a custom solution is a bit like exploring a cave — you don’t know where the end is until you get there. Decisions about which technology to develop on, where the infrastructure is hosted, how security is implemented, and how the application will communicate with other applications is just the start.

Using a COTS solution like Titan, you have all the cost information you need up front.

Ongoing support and Training

Once your application is developed, who will provide ongoing support? Is this someone’s part-time job? A full-time job? What happens if the person leaves, or the technology used becomes obsolete? You don’t have to worry about these headaches with a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution like Titan. Titan is staffed with knowledgeable support personnel. The technology is developed and supported with the long term in mind.

Customization

Customization is likely the number one consideration when deciding to go the in-house development route. But Titan has predicted that need. Out-of-the-box, Titan provides an extensive list of features, like custom workflow, which allows the team to tailor the application to their unique process. Enterprise Edition of Titan also features a set of APIs that allow it to communicate with other applications within your company.

Features

Test approvals, scheduling, technician allocation, and equipment and material reservation represent just a subset of full end-to-end test life cycle management. Reporting with view and mark-up capability; preventive maintenance; inventory management — these are a few out of the box features that the team may not have considered when designing a test management system. They come standard in Titan.(Read More…)

[automationqa]

Navigating the realm of Manual Test Management: Where precision meets efficiency! 🧐🔍

Explore the art of hands-on testing and ensure the quality of your software with meticulous detail. 🚀💻

[testcaselab]

Field Validation Table as a Test Design Technique

💡 The pursuit of quality is paramount across all industries. Whether it's an organization striving to deliver a quality product or customers expecting excellence in their purchases. The way to achieve success is by maintaining and enhancing product quality, and Testing is an essential tool for this.

Let's consider a crucial test design technique called Field Validation Table, which empowers testers to design optimal test cases that maximize test coverage across various applications. This technique enables you to capture test cases effectively with minimal documentation.

Field Validation Table (FVT) is a powerful test design technique specifically designed for validating fields within an application. Regardless of the application's nature, thorough field validation is essential to uncover defects that may go unnoticed.

🔍 Testers often focus on commonly used combinations while validating fields, inadvertently overlooking potential flaws. FVT fills this gap, ensuring no defects escape detection in any area.

To implement FVT effectively, two crucial Tables must be created:

1. A Table encompassing various data types and their valid and invalid inputs. It serves as a reference during the testing process.

2. An application-specific Table tailored to the fields within the application. It facilitates comprehensive field validation, clearly highlighting the presence of defects and the relevant test data.

Implementing FVT brings forth several benefits that enhance productivity and streamline testing efforts:

✔ It empowers us to work more efficiently, saving time and effort.

✔ Automation becomes more accessible, leading to improved test coverage.

✔ By implementing FVT early in the project, you can avoid or minimize the risk of defect leakage.

✔ FVT is easy to comprehend, benefiting both manual and automation testers.

✔ It ensures a high percentage of test coverage, enabling you to validate fields comprehensively.

✔ FVT serves as a reference table, allowing you to create test cases that effectively verify and validate the application's fields.

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[leafyeyes417]

Danny sat on a rooftop feeling confused. It was currently 3 days later than he last remembered. That was 3 DAYS with no memory of anything. He didn’t even know what city he was in. The only thing he is sure of is that it wasn’t mind control. His experience with Freakshow let him know that.

Along with this feeling more similar to the time his mom shoved high proof cleaning alcohol that was ectofied in his face during an excited rant. The fumes alone had him missing a few hours. Luckily Jazz was there and kept his blackout drunk self entertained.

So the question was, where the hell was he and what did he do?! Also, what caused him to blackout? Last he remembered he was in Metropolis and he got nearly hit in the head with a green glowing stone that he only vaguely could tell was somehow not ectoradium. After that? Nothing.

Aka: Kryptonite is highly compressed ectoplasm and causes Danny to get black out drunk just by being in its vicinity.

P.S. I also would love to see what chaos you think Danny would get up to lol

[im-totally-not-an-alien-2]

Danny and Ellie had majorly screwed up. Now here they were in the hydro-electric car Danny had designed for applying to Wayne industries/whoever would give a fifteen year old a fat paycheck, sitting in the middle of Gotham, at night, surrounded by glaring bats.

Crap.

Time to bullshit his way out of this.

He looked at Red Robin and sheepishly grinned, "...hi dad."

Ellie, the little gremlin, didn't even hesitate before adding, "We are so grounded. I told you we shouldn't have messed with the broken time machine but nooo."

The bats were either taken about or cackling and Danny to this chance to put the petal to the metal and get out of there

Tim is now obsessed with finding his future kids.

[ruporas]

vw sketches (id in alt)

[gouinisme]

uhm. jarchivist

[mossy-paws]

Sword PHIGHTING! period cramps moodboard

Gods mightiest warrior…….

Og image:

ANYWAYS EXTRA BITS!!!! So. Yeah. I wasted exactly 27 hours and 29 minutes of my life making this over a period of like. ~a week and a half LMAO????? I THINK IT WAS LONGER?? Yeah all of these are completely redrawn from the Og “panels”, replicating the dungeon meshi style is. MISERABLE I don’t know why I did this to myself holy fucking shit, all of you blame @squiffer-salad for this monstrosity she’s the reason why this exists in the first place /silly

anyways, I highly recommend looking at the panels individually because I put a lot of fun extra bits in them and just. A LOT of effort in general, any likes, reblog’s, or comments are insanely appreciated since this did take such a long time :’DDD, everything in these minus the backgrounds are completely redrawn/shaded/and colored by hand, this includes mid/screen tones as I used specific layers for those! anyways thank you for coming to my period cramp projection ted-talk I’m going back into my Everglade hole.

[yumedoca]

Pet the kitty!!! 🐱

[emry-stars-art]

Okay listen. When I decided to give squid Jean (squean) bite marks/scars last year I was just making it make sense that he lived with a pod of orcas who thought it was super fun to scare him and threaten him, I didn’t know tsc would come out and make that detail somehow 100x worse

Someone get this kid to Whalemack and Abby stat :( thank you Renee

Find the mer aus masterpost here

[yethiconsulting]

Test Management Metrics: Measuring and Improving QA Performance

Introduction to Test Management Metrics

Begin with a brief overview of the importance of metrics in QA, explaining how they offer insights into the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the testing process. Mention that the right metrics can drive continuous improvement and ensure software quality.

Key Test Management Metrics to Track

Test Case Execution Rate: Measures the number of test management executed over a period, helping teams assess testing pace and identify potential bottlenecks.

Defect Density: Tracks the number of defects per unit of software, giving insight into code quality and areas needing improvement.

Test Coverage: Indicates how much of the codebase is tested, which helps assess risk and identify untested areas.

Defect Resolution Time: Measures the average time taken to resolve defects, revealing process efficiency and the responsiveness of the QA team.

Pass/Fail Rate: Shows the stability and quality of software releases by tracking the percentage of passed vs. failed test cases.

Using Metrics to Drive Improvements

Explain how tracking these metrics over time helps identify trends, process gaps, and areas needing resource reallocation. Suggest regular reviews and adjustments based on metric insights.

Conclusion

Emphasize the importance of actionable metrics, encouraging teams to refine their metrics to align with evolving goals and improve overall QA performance.

[12thwonderindia]

Inventory Management– Never Run Out of Consumable Material Again with Titan!

In addition to its full end-to-end test management capability, Titan also features a robust Inventory module. Now you can manage all the consumable items that are critical to your test processes! Avoid situations when important testing can’t move forward because you’ve run out of fuel, batteries, sensors, or some other required material. The Inventory module that comes built-in with Titan can help manage inventory before a shortage is encountered.

The Inventory module can help with the following:

Store Critical Information: Within the Titan Inventory module, you can store your current on-hand inventory level as well as order level quantity, vendor information, and item location. Organize your material by creating custom groups within Titan; this can facilitate how you count or store material. This information makes re-ordering materials a snap when you reach specified on-hand levels.

Reserve Material during Planning: Reserving material from within a Test Request or Work Order is a powerful feature within Titan. Engineers and technicians can identify the consumable items required for their testing and reserve those items while creating or editing a Test Request. By including the consumables within the Test Request, the inventory on-hand count is reduced, ensuring additional material will be ordered when a minimum on-hand quantity is reached. Users can then review inventory counts to see how much material has been reserved, which test requests and work orders have reserved material, and decide if more material should be ordered. Having this capability integrated into Titan makes inventory a non-issue.

Your Items Matter: Your organization may already be using an inventory management system, but often the material used in testing is ignored as it is not considered “direct” material (direct material are the parts that are used on the items you manufacture). Instead of buying another system or modifying an existing system to accommodate your testing material, the management of inventory is included in the Titan license — no need for additional funding!

In addition to the valuable features above, Titan can also help with the following:

Track Individual Items: Do you manage valuable or sensitive material that must be tracked individually, by serial number or some other method? The Titan Inventory module can monitor usage of these critical items at an individual level.

Utilize Bar Codes: With Titan, users have the flexibility to generate new barcodes or seamlessly integrate existing ones, facilitating effortless location and management of parts and inventory.

Stock Taking: Titan is equipped with the capability to autonomously track and update inventory levels for all parts at intervals set by the user, ensuring continuous and accurate stock management.

Reports: Critical inventory levels are flagged to ensure appropriate order levels are maintained; all part of the robust reporting capability that Titan already features.(Read More…)

[robo-milky]

[CW: Dark/absurdist humour + may mention blood/gore + may swear]

A Silly Dialogue Only Event Featuring…

Follow the questionable shenanigans of the apathetic Cloche, out-of-date Mors, and too-nice-to-say-no Leikata on their endeavour to exploit injured students for rep/money with the worst solutions imaginable find a use for Ramshackle’s many rooms! The bedding is dusty, and all bandages are made from cut curtains, but do you really want the school nurse to find out about your stupidity? Unlicensed healing magic and potions are illegal anyways, so you might as well come down here. But wait- There’s more! Ramshackle Clinic is also opening up “free” therapy for hardworking students!

Reblog for a ticket number and mail your concerns to the inbox! Ramshackle Clinic will be on its way to help.

Ex. “I want work.” “Lilia’s cooking upset my stomach…” “I heard XYZ visited a couple days ago, why aren’t they out yet?” “A request for the Doctor/Nurse/Receptionist to…” “I’m here to visit XYZ”

OCs and Canon characters welcome! Can’t say if they’ll be treated well…

[0m3n-0f-d3ath]

Test dialogue animation

[stealingyourbones]

Today is the second time I’ve found a bone in fast food chicken nugget esque items.

When will my curse of finding bones in unsuspecting things end.