Test management tools
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Test management tools are used to structure automated tests and manual test processes, and to easily manage multiple environments. Quality assurance teams use these types of tools as a single application for managing test cases, environments, automated tests, defects and project tasks. Test management tools offer the prospect of streamlining the testing process and allow quick access to data analysis, collaborative tools and easy communication across multiple project teams. Tracking of bugs, defects and project tasks are done within one application, simplifying processes and saving teams time and money.
the hassle of installing separate applications that are necessary for the testing process. They can be implemented with minimal programming ability, allowing for easy installation and monitoring of the test process across multiple project groups. Once installed, teams have instant access to a user interface and can immediately start running and recording test cases. These types of applications are designed to simplify the test management process with high levels of automation and tracking built in, yet don’t require advanced programming skills or knowledge to implement. They are useful for teams who manage a variety of test cases and for larger teams who need an all-inclusive application for project management.
Structuring the test process
Test management tools give teams the ability to consolidate and structure the test process using one test management tool, instead of installing multiple applications that are designed to manage only one step of the process. Test management tools allow teams to manage test case environments, automated tests, defects and project tasks. Some applications include advanced dashboards and detailed tracking of key metrics, allowing for easy tracking of progress and bug management.Implementation
A test management tool that includes everything needed to manage the test process can save testersthe hassle of installing separate applications that are necessary for the testing process. They can be implemented with minimal programming ability, allowing for easy installation and monitoring of the test process across multiple project groups. Once installed, teams have instant access to a user interface and can immediately start running and recording test cases. These types of applications are designed to simplify the test management process with high levels of automation and tracking built in, yet don’t require advanced programming skills or knowledge to implement. They are useful for teams who manage a variety of test cases and for larger teams who need an all-inclusive application for project management.
Using
Once a project has kicked off, a test management tool tracks bug status, defects and projects tasks, and allows for collaboration across the team. When administering test cases, users can access a variety of dashboards to gain access to data instantly, making the test process efficient and accurate. The type of dashboard used is determined by the scope of the project and the information and data that needs to be extracted during the testing process. Data can be shared and accessed across multiple project teams, allowing for effective communication and collaboration throughout the testing process.List of notable test management tools
The following is a list of tools that have some test management capabilities. The items in this list are either commercial or OpenSource tools.| Product | Creator | License | Automated unit tests |
Automated GUI tests |
Manual tests |
Defect management |
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| Enterprise Tester | Catch | proprietary | 2009-03-10 | Tight integration with Atlassian tools. Automated tests are integrated using the Duette plugin. | |||||
| HP Quality Center HP Quality Center HP Quality Center is a set of web-based test management software offerings from the HP Software Division of Hewlett-Packard, many of which were acquired from Mercury Interactive Corporation. HP Quality Center offers software quality assurance, including requirements management, test management... |
Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Company or HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA that provides products, technologies, softwares, solutions and services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, including... (formerly Mercury Interactive Mercury Interactive Mercury is now part of Hewlett-Packard. The combination of Mercury Interactive and HP OpenView formed HP Software Division, a global business unit within HP Enterprise Business... ) |
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| IBM Rational Quality Manager IBM Rational Quality Manager IBM Rational Quality Manager provides a collaborative application lifecycle management environment for test planning, construction, and execution.-Overview:... |
IBM IBM International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas... (formerly Rational Software Rational Software Rational Machines was founded by Paul Levy and Mike Devlin in 1981 to provide tools to expand the use of modern software engineering practices, particularly explicit modular architecture and iterative development... ) |
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| QADirector | Micro Focus International Micro Focus International Micro Focus International plc is a multinational software and information technology business based in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The firm provides software and consultancy services for clients updating legacy systems to more modern platforms... |
proprietary | As of October 2011, this product is no longer listed on the Micro Focus product list. | ||||||
| QMetry | QMetry | proprietary | 2008-11-01 | Bi-directional integration with Atlassian tools, including JIRA. Integration with automation tools like Selenium, QTP, Sahi etc.. | |||||
| SilkCentral Test Manager | Micro Focus International Micro Focus International Micro Focus International plc is a multinational software and information technology business based in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The firm provides software and consultancy services for clients updating legacy systems to more modern platforms... (formerly Segue Software) |
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| Team Foundation Server Team Foundation Server Team Foundation Server is a Microsoft product offering source control, data collection, reporting, and project tracking, and is intended for collaborative software development projects... |
Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions... |
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| TestLink | TeamTest | GNU General Public License GNU General Public License The GNU General Public License is the most widely used free software license, originally written by Richard Stallman for the GNU Project.... |
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| Testopia | Mozilla | ||||||||
| XStudio | XQual |
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