Streamlining Test Results into Actionable Issues with TestMonitor

No matter how mature your quality assurance process flow is, managing software test results effectively can still be a significant challenge. As projects grow in complexity, the volume of test results can become overwhelming, making it difficult to efficiently identify and prioritize issues.

This article will demonstrate how TestMonitor simplifies the process of consolidating test results into a manageable number of actionable issues.

The Challenge of Managing Test Results

Without proper tools and processes, it can be challenging to organize and operationalize test results. This can then make it difficult for teams to:

• Identify recurring patterns or common issues.
• Group related failures stemming from the same underlying problem.
• Convert test results into actionable items for development teams.

TestMonitor addresses these challenges by providing a streamlined approach to managing test results and converting them into actionable issues by:

• Collecting and managing test results.
• Identifying patterns and common issues.
• Converting test results into actionable issues.

Collecting and Managing Test Results

As discussed in our Knowledge Base, TestMonitor makes it easy for teams to not only organize, sequence, and run tests, but also to quickly collect comprehensive feedback and data outputs.

Keeping all of these test results in one place is crucial for easier analysis and issue identification.

Identifying Patterns and Common Issues

With results consolidated, QA teams can then use TestMonitor’s powerful filtering and reporting tools to help identify recurring failures or patterns in test results.

Users can filter test runs based on outcome, milestone, or state to pinpoint trends and common issues. For example, by filtering by test run outcomes, teams can quickly see which tests consistently fail across different milestones.

Once patterns are identified, TestMonitor allows users to group related test results that stem from the same underlying issue. By linking multiple test results to one issue, teams can consolidate their findings and focus on addressing the root causes of problems.

Converting Test Results into Actionable Issues

TestMonitor also provides a straightforward process for converting grouped test results into actionable issues:

1. Identify patterns and group related test results.
2. Select the grouped test results.
3. Click the "Create Issue" button.
4. Fill in the issue details, including description and priority.
5. Assign the issue to the appropriate team member.

For more advanced testers, TestMonitor offers the ability to create or link issues directly when running test runs.

By clicking the bug icon in the top-right corner of the test run screen, testers can quickly log an issue without leaving the testing environment. This feature streamlines the process of identifying and reporting problems in real time.

Ultimately, TestMonitor’s native features make it easy for teams to handle large volumes of test results with confidence. This enables teams to then focus more time on resolving critical issues, ultimately leading to higher-quality software products and faster release cycles.