
Agile SDLC is considered one of the best SDLC methodologies, providing methods and procedures to execute a project in an agile manner. It includes the entire process of designing, building, testing and deployment.
Combining iterative and incremental process approaches, the Agile SDLC breaks down the development process into increments that are iteratively delivered. It prioritizes process flexibility and customer satisfaction by providing functioning software rapidly. It also enables testers, developers and stakeholders to work together to provide user stories that fully satisfy end-user requirements.
Here, we will see how the process of managing tests can impact Agile to make it more effective.
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A few test management tools are listed below:
Test management follows certain guidelines like planning, methodizing, controlling, estimating risk analysis, and confirming traceability.
Modern software teams adopt an agile workflow in test management to keep the report on track and improve software testing. The advantages of using agile test management are continuous flexible testing and testing in sprints, helping testers to work more productively. This process reduces design-related flaws and increases collaboration between teams.
To make Agile more effective, we can follow the user stories/tasks with some simple statuses, as
dipicted below
Communication
Communication plays a significant role in software development and testing. One of the biggest challenges is communication between team members and the off-shore team.
Frequent Changes in Requirement
In most cases, clients’ needs remain unclear and may change frequently. Screenshots and wireframe documents will not be provided for reference.
Focusing on Scrum Velocity
The Scrum master focuses extensively on scrum velocity. For example, if a team had worked on ten story points in the previous sprint, the Scrum master expects 15 story points to be completed in the upcoming sprint. When it comes to the test phase, there is a limited timeline for completing the sprint.
Delivering Good Products Within Timelines
When there is no proper plan, design and execution, it is hard to deliver the product within the timeline.
Prioritizes testing
The test management tool makes identifying and focusing on risky areas simple.
Reduces data duplication
When teams that work together fail to communicate, it results in data duplication. However, when it comes to testing management, we can review the tests that have been executed and the defects found, thus reducing data duplication.
Improves test coverage
When manual tests are performed with a wide range of data sets, it becomes challenging to understand what is done and what is not done. The best way to use the test management solution is to keep you on track.
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