A Detailed Guide on Using qTest for Test Management
qTest, a robust test management tool from Tricentis, is widely used by software testing teams for its flexibility, integration capabilities, and user-friendly interface. It simplifies test planning, execution, and reporting, making it ideal for Agile and DevOps environments. In this blog, we’ll explore the core features of qTest, including creating test cases, uploading them, running tests, managing test plans, and executing test runs with detailed examples.
Why qTest?
qTest supports end-to-end test management, offering features like:
• Centralized test case management.
• Integration with tools like JIRA, Selenium, Jenkins, and more.
• Comprehensive test planning and execution.
• Real-time reporting and analytics.
• Seamless collaboration among team members.
Key Features of qTest
1. Test Case Management
• Create and organize test cases systematically.
• Reuse test cases across multiple projects.
2. Test Plans and Test Runs
• Manage test cycles and execution schedules efficiently.
3. Defect Tracking
• Integrate with JIRA and other tools to link test cases with defects.
4. Automation Integration
• Execute and monitor automated test scripts.
5. Real-Time Reporting
• Gain insights into project progress with dashboards and reports.
Getting Started with qTest
- Setting Up a Project
- • Navigate to qTest Manager.
- • Create a new project by clicking on Project Setup > Create New Project.
- • Define project details such as name, description, and associated team members.
Creating Test Cases in qTest
Steps to Create Test Cases
1. Go to the Test Design module.
2. Click on Create > Test Case.
3. Fill in the details:
• Name: Verify Login Functionality
• Description: Validate login with valid and invalid credentials.
• Preconditions: Ensure the application is accessible.
• Test Steps:
Step Action Expected Result
1 Open the application. Login page is displayed.
2 Enter valid credentials. User is redirected to the dashboard.
3 Enter invalid credentials. Error message is displayed.
4. Click Save.
Organizing Test Cases
• Use folders to group test cases by functionality or module.
• Example: Create folders like Login, Registration, Payment.
Uploading Test Cases
qTest allows bulk uploads of test cases via Excel.
Steps to Upload Test Cases
1. Go to the Test Design module.
2. Click Import > Test Cases.
3. Download the sample Excel template.
4. Populate the template with test case details.
5. Upload the completed file and map the fields.
Creating a Test Plan
A Test Plan defines the scope and schedule of testing.
Steps to Create a Test Plan
1. Navigate to the Test Plan module.
2. Click on Create Test Plan.
3. Fill in the following:
• Name: Sprint 1 Test Plan
• Description: Testing for Sprint 1 features.
• Start Date and End Date.
• Assign team members.
4. Save the test plan.
Linking Test Cases
• Associate relevant test cases to the test plan using the Add Test Cases option.
Executing Test Runs
Test Runs represent the execution of test cases.
Steps to Execute Test Runs
1. Go to the Test Execution module.
2. Select the Test Suite or create one.
3. Add test cases to the suite.
4. Click Execute on a test case.
5. During execution
