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Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings >... - [Lighthouse Integration](https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/lighthouse/): Lighthouse Integration Follow the instructions below to configure Lighthouse’s integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings >... - [PractiTest integration for Slack](https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/slack/): Follow the instructions below to configure PractiTest integration for Slack. This integration will allow you to get real-time testing information... - [WebHooks](https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/activity-web-hooks/): PT WebHooks Use Activity WebHooks to receive details about your project activities to the URL you specify, as JSON POST... - [Test Automation Integration](https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/test-automation-integration/): With PractiTest, you can run, control, view, and manage both your automation and manual testing. 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See hidden fees and why PractiTest may be the better alternative. - [How to Create an Effective Enterprise Testing Strategy](https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/enterprise-testing-strategy/): Exploring enterprise testing: essential for large orgs to ensure high-quality, scalable software through sophisticated strategies and AI tools. - [Test Automation Strategy Checklist for 2026](https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-automation-strategy-checklist/): Stop struggling with automation testing! 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When multiple users are viewing the same entity, you’ll see their avatars at the top of the form. These... - Published: 2025-03-27 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/smart-fox-ai-assistant/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Using AI in PractiTest SmartFox is PractiTest’s built-in AI assistant designed to help you save valuable time and simplify the manual test creation process, which is often one of the most labor-intensive parts of test management. SmartFox helps reduce the manual effort by providing intelligent, AI-generated test steps, based on the test data. 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In order to use this functionality, go to Project Settings > Fields > Search for the Folder field > Edit to select which view you'd like it to be displayed in.... - Published: 2024-12-01 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/firecracker-integration-for-bdd-tests/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Install the Latest FireCracker Version Changes in the JSON File Explanation of JSON Parameters BDD XML OUTPUT BDD Feature File  Run FireCracker Manually to Check the Configuration Create a Folder Command Line Automate the Process FireCracker supports reporting your BDD test results PractiTest by uploading the XML outputs and feature... - Published: 2024-09-09 - Modified: 2025-05-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/issues/new-issues-ui/ - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution Create a New Issue General Assign an Issue to Users Issue Age Similar Issues Traceability Retest Attachments Comments History Followers Create a New Issue A new issue can be created from the Issues module by clicking the ‘New’ button or directly from a test run by clicking the ‘Fail &... - Published: 2024-08-22 - Modified: 2024-09-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/account/attachments-links-seem-to-be-broken/ - Help Categories: Account Q: Hi, From time to time, when we try to open a PractiTest attachment, the file does not open and we get some sort of “AccessDenied” error. please advise A: For security reasons the link for the attachment is valid for couple of hours only, so after a while the... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/api/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation API Tokens Personal API Tokens (PAT) Account API Tokens What Is The API Token Name For? Best Practice Using Account Tokens Security PractiTest’s API Documentation How To Use API For Automation - Step By Step Guide Working with Postman There are a few ways to run automation with PractiTest. You... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/firecracker/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation There are a few ways to run automation with PractiTest. You can read about them here FireCracker is PractiTest’s automation integration tool. It takes XML report files from your CI/CD or automation framework and uploads them into PractiTest automatically. With FireCracker, you can: Consolidate automated and manual testing in one platform.... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/circleci/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation PractiTest supports the execution of both Manual and Automated Tests. There are 3 main ways to integrate or run your automation with PractiTest. You can read about them here The CircleCI Integration uses the PractiTest FireCracker tool to automatically populate all your CirecleCi results into PractiTest. When configuring the integration you will be... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/cucumber/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation There are a few ways to run automation with PractiTest. You can read about them here. PractiTest integrates with Cucumber through our FireCracker automation integration tool, which allows you to report your BDD test results into PractiTest. Each Scenario becomes a Test, each Feature file becomes a Test Set, and... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/cypress/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Integrating Cypress Test Results with PractiTest Executing a Test Case with Cypress Create an XML Report with Cypress Uploading Cypress Test Results to PractiTest Integrating Cypress Test Results with PractiTest If you’re working with Cypress, you can effortlessly integrate your test automation efforts with PractiTest test management platform. One way... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/playwright/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Integrating Playwright Test Results with PractiTest Executing a Test Case with Playwright Create an XML Report with Playwright Uploading Playwright Test Results to PractiTest Integrating Playwright Test Results with PractiTest If you’re using Playwright for test automation, you can seamlessly connect your efforts with PractiTest. You can do it either... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/testng/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Integrating TestNG Test Results with PractiTest Executing a Test Case with TestNG Create an XML Report with TestNG Uploading TestNG Test Results to PractiTest Integrating TestNG Test Results with PractiTest When using TestNG, integrate your test automation work into PractiTest’s test management platform with ease. Integration with TestNG and PractiTest... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/robot-framework/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Integrating Robot Framework Test Results with PractiTest Creating Tests with Robot Framework Create an XML Report with Robot Framework Uploading Robot Framework Test Results to PractiTest Integrating Robot Framework Test Results with PractiTest If you’re utilizing Robot Framework for test automation, you can seamlessly integrate your test results with PractiTest... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-05-11 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/xbot/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation Table of Contents Download files What is the xBot? The process Setting up the xBot agent Creating xBot Tests xBot Script Path Defining the Test results for your scripts Running xBot Tests xBot test run statuses Scheduling xBot runs xBot tests view - Current & queue, scheduled and history Current... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/account-settings/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Managing Projects and Users General Tab Subscriptions and Payments Tab Project Management Tab Creating a New Project Editing a Project Manage Users Tab Enabling Personal API Tokens Account Dashboard Tab Integrations Tab xBot Tab Note: Only users with account owner permissions can access the account settings. From Account Settings, you can customize your PractiTest... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/project-settings/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Managing Projects and Users General Project Settings Automation Settings Integration Settings Filter Settings Field Settings Step Parameter Settings Issue Workflow Adding a New Status Status Transitions Dashboard Tab User and Groups Import and Export Exporting Information From PractiTest Extracting Partial Data as XLSX (Excel) Exporting Attachments From PractiTest You can customize almost every aspect... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/custom-fields/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit, Run and Track Results, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Design Your Repository Custom Fields allow you to customize your entities (Requirements, Tests, Test Sets, Instances, and Issues) to match your project and process. You can either create new custom fields from the ‘Fields’ section of settings, or you can create fields directly from entities. Custom Field Types There are 9 types of... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/personal-settings/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Managing Projects and Users User Settings Enabling MFA Changing your Password Modifying Your Personal Information Personal API Token Keyboard Shortcuts Personal Email Notifications Within the Personal Settings, you can enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), reset your password, update your personal information (including changing the language), and define your email notifications. User Settings Enabling MFA From... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-05-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/users-management/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Managing Projects and Users Users can be managed both at the account level and at the project level. In this article, we will show how to add and manage users in both your account and project. Users in Groups, Projects and Accounts Managing Groups Inside Projects System Groups Adding a Group With Custom Permissions... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2024-08-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/valid-utf-8-csv-file-for-importing/ - Help Categories: Settings and Customization UTF-8 CSV File for importing When you have issues uploading a CSV file into PractiTest you need to make sure the CSV file is saved with the current encoding (UTF-8). This is especially important for non-English characters. MS Excel is known to save CSV files in different encoding standards, depending... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/settings-and-customization/login-management-methods/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Settings and Customization, Managing Projects and Users Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Virtual MFA Setup SMS MFA Setup Important Notes For Using MFA MFA Enforcement (available for the Corporate plan only) SSO Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) PractiTest Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides users with an extra layer of security in addition to the standard login process. Once MFA is activated, users... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/general-actions/search/ - Help Tags: Build My Test Suit, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: General Actions, Search, Filter & Query PractiTest search option allows you to find information fast and easily Located at the top of your screen next to the project name, our search box might seem generic at first glance. But once you start typing, it transforms into a powerful tool that can search through Requirements, Tests, Test... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/general-actions/markdown/ - Help Tags: General Actions - Help Categories: General Actions Options officially supported by PractiTest Markdown Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax for styling description and steps fields in PractiTest. Options that you can see within the toolbar are officially supported. In addition to them, you can use the options below: Headers # This is an... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/getting-started/testers/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Getting Started PractiTest is a centralized test management platform to organize, run, and visualize all your QA efforts. The platform allows you to easily reuse your tests, avoid duplication and unnecessary overhead, and record test results with ease. It will also save you time when finding defects, by producing the reproduction steps... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/getting-started/admins/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Getting Started Following this guide will help you configure your PractiTest projects in alignment with best practices. The guide is built in a sequential order of steps to follow in order to ensure your account is properly configured. If you need help with anything, please don't hesitate to let us know! You... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/getting-started/practitest-methodology/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Getting Started PractiTest End-To-End Process PractiTest Entities and Modules Custom Fields Manage Time-Based Iterations with Milestones Dynamically Organize Your Data Based On Data Attributions/Fields Visualize Your Data Using Dashboards And Reports PractiTest is an end-to-end test management platform. This means that it covers your entire QA process – Requirements, Tests, Test-runs, and... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/getting-started/pricing/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup - Help Categories: Getting Started To subscribe to PractiTest plan and start paying for licenses, please contact support Legacy licenses (Prior to March 2023) please refer to the old billing system page License Types and Usage Plan Details Payment Terms Legacy Licenses Billing License Types and Usage There are 2 license types. To view the... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2025-06-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/getting-started/pricing/legacy-pricing/ This page is only referring to existing Legacy licenses (Prior to March 2023)! Legacy Licenses Billing Monthly Payment PractiTest’s minimal account is for 3 tester licenses in the Professional and the Enterprise plans, and 10 tester licenses in Ultimate plan. Any license with permissions that are not included in the... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/milestones/ - Help Tags: Build My Test Suit, Run and Track Results - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Test Planning and Execution Milestones Module Milestones Cards Overview Release Readiness Index Coverage and Execution Status Charts Create a New Milestone Managing Milestones General Tab Dashboard Tab Requirements Tab Test Sets Tab Issues Tab Grid Display Actions Attachments History Archiving Milestones Milestones is the project management module in PractiTest that helps you define high-level... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/requirements/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Design Your Repository Requirements Importing Requirements & Traceability Adding a New Requirement Link Tests and Issues for Traceability Requirement Status Field for Full Traceability Requirement Coverage Scope Adding Tests from a Requirement Configuring the Requirement Layout Managing Requirements Requirement Status Bar Grid Filters Batch Edit Fields Creating a Test Set Based on Requirements’... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/tests/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Design Your Repository Test Types Creating a Test Configuring The Test Layout The Traceability Tab Importing Tests, Steps and Traceability Importing Tests and Steps in One Operation Importing Tests and Steps in Two Operations How Do I Run My Tests? Test Workflow Managing Tests in the Test Library Find and Replace Batch Edit... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2025-05-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/tests/bdd-tests/ - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) tests enable collaboration between developers, QA, and customer representatives in a software project. By encouraging teams to use structured terminology and concrete examples, they can build and maintain a common understanding of how the application should work. In the test library, Press ‘New Test’ and then choose... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2025-05-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/tests/exploratory-and-session-based-tests/ - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution Exploratory Test Structure Create an Exploratory Test Run an Exploratory Test Exploratory Tests (ET) in PractiTest allow you to define Charters & Guide Points for ET Sessions, document annotations as tests are run, report and link bugs directly from runs, and review ET sessions with colleagues in order to gather... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-02-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/tests/scripted-manual-tests/ - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution Test Steps Generating Steps Using Smart Fox Step Attachments, Test Attachments, and Step Run Attachments Step Parameters Adding Step Parameters to a Test Step Parameters Settings Run a Test With Step Parameters Similar Tests Call a Test Calling Test Steps Into a Test Nested Tests Running Called Tests Copy Step... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-05-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/test-sets-and-runs/ - Help Tags: Build My Test Suit, Run and Track Results - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Test Planning and Execution Creating a Test Set Configure the Test Set Layout Instances The Instance Dashboard The Test Instance Grid Instances Actions Instance Grid Display Instance Grid Sequence Enforce Run Order Step Status Bar Run Your Tests Run Scripted Manual Tests Run an Exploratory Test Run a BDD Test Run and Report Automated... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test-planning-and-execution/issues/ - Help Tags: Run and Track Results - Help Categories: Test Planning and Execution, Test Planning and Execution Issues Create an Issue Configuring the Issue Layout Anti Bug-Duplication Mechanism Importing Issues Managing Issues Issue Workflow The Filters Tree Fast Filters Assign an Issue to Users Print Batch Edit Find and Replace Issues Deletion Issue Age Followers Issues The Issues module is where you can add, view, modify and... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/data-management-and-analysis/dashboards/ - Help Tags: Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Data Management and Analysis, Analysing and Reporting Dashboard Tabs Cloning Dashboard Tabs Archiving Dashboards Tab-level Filter Dashboard Items Types of Dashboard Items Create a Dashboard Item Examples Example 1 – Database Server Requirements – latest updates table Example 2 – Test Distribution Table by Author and Status Example 3 – Regression test statuses pie chart Example 4... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/data-management-and-analysis/hierarchical-filter-trees/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit, Run and Track Results, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Data Management and Analysis, Design Your Repository Adding Filters Filter Permissions Sub Filters Filters with Multiple Criteria Cross Filters Auto Filters Multilevel Auto Filters Favorites Filters Resizing the Filter Tree Changing or Deleting a Filter Additional Resources Viewing your information using hierarchical filters can be very useful. With filters, you can view your entities (requirements, tests, test... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/data-management-and-analysis/reports/ - Help Tags: Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Data Management and Analysis, Analysing and Reporting Overview Report Types Creating & Editing Reports Test, Test Set, and Last Run Fields in Instances Reports Report Samples Instances Instance Tabular Aggregated Report Instance Tabular With Steps Report Instance Tabular Report Instance Detailed Report Instance Detailed Report with Attachments Issues Issues Tabular Report Issues Detailed Report Tests Tests Tabular... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/data-management-and-analysis/task-board/ - Help Tags: Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Data Management and Analysis, Analysing and Reporting Only in PractiTest! Customizable Task Board to help users manage tasks more efficiently! As all QA management tools, PractiTest defines entities by their subject. The entities we all know are Requirements, Tests, Test Sets, and Issues. PractiTest’s task board allows you to define entities in a way that will help... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/data-management-and-analysis/test-value-score/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Build My Test Suit, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Data Management and Analysis, Using AI in PractiTest Test Value Score is an AI and Machine Learning based capability that evaluates the contribution and significance of each test within your testing process. Each test receives a score between 0 and 100, calculated based on multiple factors. The score gives teams an objective, data driven view of how valuable... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-06-28 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/jira-cloud/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools PractiTest’s integration with Jira enables a seamless workflow and better test management for the entire QA process. After a simple configuration process, PractiTest allows you to manage and present any issues or requirements created in Jira, as well as generate issues into Jira. The integration is continuously and automatically updated... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/jira-server-and-data-center/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools From January 2023, old versions of the PractiTest plugin for Jira (below 3. 0), are no longer supported. PractiTest fully integrates with Jira, allowing you to create a streamlined workflow and experience a complete test management solution. Once the configuration has been completed, you can create, edit, and manage any... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-03-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/jira-no-plugin/ - Help Categories: Integration Options The main advantage of the Jira Server/Data Center No Plugin integration option is that it allows you to integrate your Jira Server or Jira Data Center without any additional installations, and without using any plugins or add-ons. On the other hand, if you choose to use the no-plugin integration with... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/clickup-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools The integration between PractiTest and ClickUp allows you to report and sync issues from a PractiTest run, directly to a ClickUp task. Information from the run will be automatically populated in the ClickUp task. You can also sync existing ClickUp tasks to PractiTest issues. Changes in linked task’s status, description,... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/azure-devops-two-way-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools The integration between PractiTest and Azure DevOps allows users to report issues from PractiTest test runs directly to Azure, link issues from the Azure project to a test step In PractiTest, import Azure tickets as Requirements in PractiTest, and sync issues into PractiTest from the Azure project. Tickets’ names, descriptions, and states... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-06-22 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/youtrack/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools YouTrack Two-Way Integration Configuration PractiTest Account Settings PractiTest Project Settings Mapping Fields Between YouTrack and PractiTest Workflow Fail & Issue – Reporting an Issue to YouTrack Importing Requirements Sync an Issue YouTrack One-Way Integration Configuration Workflow PractiTest has two types of issue integration with YouTrack: Two-Way Integration: advanced integration that syncs... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/bugzilla-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Configuring the Two-way Integration Working With Two-Way Integration Configuring a One-Way Integration Working With Bugzilla One-Way Integration PractiTest has two types of issue integration with Bugzilla: Two-Way Integration: advanced integration that syncs and updates the information between the two systems. With this integration, you can report issues from PractiTest runs... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/fogbugz-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Configuring the FogBugz Integration Follow the instructions below to configure the integration of PractiTest with your FogBugz issue tracking system. In PractiTest, go to Settings > Project , and activate the Issue Integration by clicking on the “activate” link. Once you’ve chosen the FogBugz System to integrate to, enter the... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/github/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools GitHub Integration Introduction Follow the instructions below to configure GitHub integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking the “activate” link. 2. Select “GitHub” from the Bugtracker dropdown list. 3. Once you’ve chosen GitHub, enter the URL Prefix that... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/gitlab/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools GitLab Integration Introduction Follow the instructions below to configure GitLab's integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking the “activate” link. 2. Select “GitLab” from the Bugtracker dropdown list. 3. Once you’ve chosen GitLab, enter the URL Prefix that... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/trac-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Trac Integration Follow the instructions below to configure Trac's integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking on the “activate” link. Select “Trac” from the Bugtracker dropdown list Once you’ve chosen Trac, enter the URL Prefix that will be... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/mantis/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Mantis Integration Follow the instructions below to configure the Mantis integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking on the “activate” link. Select “Mantis” from the Bugtracker dropdown list. Once you’ve chosen Mantis, enter the URL Prefix that will... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/assembla/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Assembla integration Follow the instructions below to configure Assembla's integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking on the “activate” link. Select “Assembla” from the Bugtracker dropdown list. Once you’ve chosen Assembla, enter the URL Prefix that will be... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/lighthouse/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Lighthouse Integration Follow the instructions below to configure Lighthouse's integration with PractiTest. Configuration In PractiTest, go to Project Settings > Integrations, and activate the Issue Integration by clicking on the “activate” link. Select “Lighthouse” from the Bugtracker dropdown list. Once you’ve chosen Lighthouse, enter the URL Prefix that will be... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/slack/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools Follow the instructions below to configure PractiTest integration for Slack. This integration will allow you to get real-time testing information updates - based on your configuration - to your Slack channel. You can choose to be notified whenever an issue, test, or requirement had been updated, run, failed, etc. Configuration... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/integrations/activity-web-hooks/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Integration Options, Connecting Your Tools PT WebHooks Use Activity WebHooks to receive details about your project activities to the URL you specify, as JSON POST requests. Project activities include: Test Runs When a test run starts When a test run is completed (all steps have been run) When a test run fails Entity When an... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/test-automation-integration/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Run and Track Results, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate, Report & Analyze - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation With PractiTest, you can run, control, view, and manage both your automation and manual testing. Finally have complete visibility for your entire process in one place. You can integrate your automated tool with PractiTest using one of the following methods: PractiTest’s API The REST API lets you use any automation... - Published: 2024-08-20 - Modified: 2026-03-18 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/test/ This guide aims to get you up to speed quickly with the PractiTest platform, ensuring you are aware of all the options that would make your PractiTest experience great, and save you loads of time in the process! If you have any questions please make sure you let us know.... - Published: 2024-08-11 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/help/automation-integration/selenium-c/ - Help Tags: Get Started, Admin & Setup, Automate & Integrate - Help Categories: Automation Integration, Integrating Test Automation PractiTest brings your entire QA operation, manual and automated tests, into one shared space. There are a few ways to run automation with PractiTest. You can read about them here. Working with REST API PractiTest’s REST API lets you integrate your automated tool with PractiTest and enables you to notify... ## Solutions - Published: 2024-09-16 - Modified: 2025-09-08 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/migrate-from-quality-center/ The ALM / Quality Center Alternative If you're tired of wrestling with the old-school clunkiness of QC - rigid UI, expensive licensing, and awkward integrations, you're in the right place. PractiTest offers a sleek, modern alternative that was made to streamline QA, not stall it. Talk to QA Expert Is... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/industries/ Join Your Peers and Customize PractiTest to Your Industry-Specific Needs. Here are just some of the main industries that find PractiTest valuable to their process and deliverables. Can’t find your industry? Go to the More tab Solutions > Software & Technology Healthcare Finance and Insurance Retail More Software & Technology... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-04-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/processes/ Streamline Your Process and Workflow with a Flexible Tool That Works for You Doesn’t matter how your team works - From waterfall to DevOps through supporting a method change - PractiTest is the right tool for you Solutions > Agile DevOps Waterfall & Traditional Migrating to PractiTest Agile Testing with... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-04-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/professions/ Stay Relevant and Streamline Your Work with a Flexible Tool that Matched Every Team Member’s Needs and Objectives Testers, QA managers, Test leads, QA directors, VP R&D, Chief QA officer, IT project managers, and more. If you are in the quality business then PractiTest is the tool for you Solutions... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-09-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/erp/ ERP Testing tool that eliminates business risks and lets you test faster and better Upgrading or updating your ERP tools? Testing ERP implementation? Looking for an Enterprise testing tool? Using PractiTest you can coordinate, control, run, and view all your testing needs Enterprise testing tool for better control and faster... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/industries/software-technology/ Test Management Tool Trusted by Top Software and Technology Companies Solutions > Industries > software & technology In order to lead in the technology industry, we have to stay ahead of the game, always and with full confidence. See below how PractiTest can help you do exactly that: One Roof... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-09-08 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/industries/healthcare/ Test Management Tool Trusted by Top Healthcare & Medical Companies and Organizations Solutions > Industries > healthcare & medical In order to excel in testing in the healthcare industry, we have to have full confidence in our work and process. Here are a few characteristics that can help you do... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/industries/finance/ Test Management for Financial Services Manage all your QA work in one centralized hub to release top-quality, reliable software, that will help you stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving Financial Services industry. One Centralized QA Hub PractiTest is an end-to-end test management platform that centralizes all your QA... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-11-13 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/solutions/industries/retail/ Test Management for Retail & E-commerce Solutions > Industries > RETAIL & E-COMMERCE PractiTest’s Fully Integrated Test Management Solution Supports Omnichannel and POS Testing, Enables Retailers to Better Align with Their End-User Needs Manage testing of multiple platforms, devices, browsers, and more simultaneously. Monitor test results for all related test... ## Resources - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/release-confidence-pass-rate/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management High pass rates don't equal release readiness. See how PractiTest's Release Readiness Index turns QA data into a clear confidence signal. The release is approaching. Tests are running. Automation is executing. Defects are being logged. Dashboards are filling up with numbers, charts, and status updates. On the surface, QA is progressing well. Then a stakeholder asks: "Are we ready to release? " That is where the conversation often changes. Because the... - Published: 2026-06-14 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/qa-activities-during-summer/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover valuable tips to efficiently plan and execute software testing during the summer vacation season, ensuring productivity and quality outcomes. As much as employees anticipate summer vacation, for their companies, it’s much less sunshine and rainbows. This time of year presents some challenges which can impact different aspects of work, including software testing. Staff availability and project deadlines are a few of the top concerns organizations have during the summer... - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/are-we-ready-to-release-still-the-hardest-question-in-qa/ - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management QA today doesn't suffer from lack of data. It struggles with lack of clarity to answer business questions. PractiTest QA Intelligence helps to solve this. Modern QA teams are surrounded by signals. Test runs, automation results, dashboards, defect counts. But when the release meeting starts and someone asks, “Are we actually ready? ”, the answer is still harder than it should be. That is the real gap in QA today. It is not a lack... - Published: 2026-04-19 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/qase-alternatives/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management Compare 7 Qase alternatives in 2026—from PractiTest's end-to-end traceability to Testmo's unified testing. Find the right QA tool for your team. Qase is a modern, AI-first test management platform that appeals to QA teams wanting speed, a clean interface, and built-in AI test automation through its AIDEN engine. For growth-stage teams replacing spreadsheets or aging tools, Qase offers a fast path to structured test management with solid Jira and GitHub integrations.... - Published: 2026-04-19 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/qase-review/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management Qase Review 2026: clean UI and AIDEN AI, but limited traceability and workflow control. See why PractiTest is the better choice for enterprise QA. Qase has positioned itself as the modern option in test management, pairing a clean interface with an aggressive push into AI-powered test automation. Founded in 2019, it was built on a simple premise: test management tools should feel as intuitive as consumer software while handling the complexity QA teams face.... - Published: 2026-04-19 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/qase-pricing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management Qase costs $24–$36/user/month with SSO gated behind add-ons. See hidden fees and why PractiTest may be the better alternative. If you've tried to calculate what Qase will actually cost your team (will 1,000 AIDEN credits last a week or a month? will read-only seats at $2–5/month add up fast? ), you already know the problem. You're balancing seats, credits, and add-ons before you've run a single test. Qase serves... - Published: 2026-04-16 - Modified: 2026-04-16 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/enterprise-testing-strategy/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Exploring enterprise testing: essential for large orgs to ensure high-quality, scalable software through sophisticated strategies and AI tools. An effective enterprise testing strategy is more than just defect detection: it aligns testing efforts with business risk, release speed, and system complexity. Most enterprise teams struggle because their testing efforts are fragmented, reactive, and disconnected from business priorities. The good news is that a strong strategy fixes that and... - Published: 2026-04-16 - Modified: 2026-04-16 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-automation-strategy-checklist/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Stop struggling with automation testing! Our test automation strategy checklist breaks down everything you need to build a winning strategy. A test automation strategy works when teams automate the right tests, integrate them into delivery pipelines, and continuously maintain them as the product evolves. When teams fail at automation it’s mostly because they automate too much, too early, or without a clear strategy. Remember: automation is not about coverage but... - Published: 2026-04-15 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/s4hana-migration/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Explore the common risks associated with an S/4HANA migration and the strategies to mitigate these risks effectively. S/4HANA migrations often fail or get delayed when teams underestimate data complexity, customization impact, and testing requirements. Most issues don’t come from SAP itself, but are the result of insufficient or low-relevancy preparation, missing validation, and most often than not - from lack of visibility across systems. This article breaks... - Published: 2026-04-15 - Modified: 2026-04-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/effective-test-reporting/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development Explore best practices in test reporting to boost QA. Learn to overcome challenges & enhance software quality efficiently. Test reporting tells stakeholders exactly what was tested, what failed, and whether the product is safe to release. If a report doesn’t clearly show progress, risk, and coverage, it’s just noise. Key Takeaways Test reporting exists to show release readiness and risk, not just activity The most useful reports focus... - Published: 2026-04-12 - Modified: 2026-04-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/modern-test-management-features/ - Author Box: Rahul Parwal - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management From AI prioritization to exploratory testing, these 7 features help teams make confident release decisions in 2026. Your team is shipping faster than ever with AI. And you still don’t know if it’s safe to release. Release cycles are short. Automation is in place. The testing activity looks huge. Yet, the clear information to make a well-informed decision is missing. Conversations stretch longer. Reports are scattered across... - Published: 2026-03-15 - Modified: 2026-03-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/qa-metrics-for-modern-teams/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn which focused set of metrics help modern QA teams measure release readiness, spot product risk early, and connect testing results to software quality and customer impact. QA metrics measure whether testing efforts are actually improving the final outcome of software quality, release confidence, and customer experience. Raw data about testing activity tells executives very little about the actual product risk, release readiness, and engineering effectiveness. So, modern QA teams should track metrics to prove work happened,... - Published: 2026-03-15 - Modified: 2026-03-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/regression-testing-at-scale/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn how large QA teams keep regression testing fast by prioritizing high-risk flows, maintaining lean suites, and improving visibility across releases. Large QA teams keep regression testing efficient at scale by focusing on critical workflows, recent changes, and known risk areas. In modern development environments, where releases happen weekly or even daily, regression testing in software testing ensures that updates don’t cause new, hidden failures. Without a structured QA regression testing... - Published: 2026-03-05 - Modified: 2026-03-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-automation-mcp-servers/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Boost test automation with MCP servers: unify tools, orchestrate runs, reduce flakiness, and ship faster in CI pipelines for teams. Let's be clear here from the start: You can improve test automation using MCP servers by enabling AI systems to execute and adapt automation workflows dynamically rather than relying solely on static scripts. Most automation strategies today are still built on predefined execution logic. Engineers write scripts. Frameworks execute them.... - Published: 2026-03-01 - Modified: 2026-03-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/stop-testing-isolation-building-community/ - Author Box: Suzanne Kraaij - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn 4 lessons on ending QA isolation and building a strong quality community across teams and departments. During my years working as a consultant, I’ve noticed the same problem again and again, even in big and successful companies: what I call the "Island Problem. " People who work in quality assurance often end up working alone, stuck in their own teams and not talking much to others.... - Published: 2026-02-25 - Modified: 2026-02-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/manual-automated-testing-qa-organizations/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Manual and automated testing in large QA teams. Learn how to balance scale, speed, and human insight effectively. Large QA organizations do not choose between manual and automated testing, they deliberately design both to work together. Automated testing is being used where repetition and consistency matter, and manual testing is where human judgment, intuition, and contextual awareness are needed. The first protects scale, the latter - relevance. The... - Published: 2026-02-17 - Modified: 2026-03-27 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/securing-llms/ - Author Box: Maryia Tuleika - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Explore how OWASP principles help identify and mitigate LLM security risks. Learn practical strategies to secure AI apps in this webinar. AI systems can feel like black boxes. But when you test them like any other software, surprising weaknesses start to surface. What happens when an LLM is pushed beyond its intended boundaries? Can it expose sensitive data, bypass safeguards, or behave in ways you did not anticipate? In this session,... - Published: 2026-02-15 - Modified: 2026-03-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/quality-team-sport-lessons-qa/ - Author Box: Zhasmina Boycheva - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development Discover 5 QA lessons on why quality is a team sport and how collaborative testing improves product outcomes. In my 22 years in this industry, spanning the early days of Opera Software to my current role leading 30 professionals at Xogito, I’ve learned one hard truth: traditional hand-over testing is where quality goes to die. I’ve seen the evolution of our field from the time "even before Agiles"... - Published: 2026-02-12 - Modified: 2026-02-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog-test/rethinking-quality/ - Author Box: Ben Fellows, Jay Aigner - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management How QA leaders can reframe quality around trust, risk, and business value, with practical insights from Ben Fellows and Jay Aigner. Main Takeaways Quality is trust, not just test cases. QA leaders who speak in terms of customer trust and business risk gain more support and influence. Success metrics shift constantly. Teams must adapt their quality strategies to align with evolving company goals, especially during periods of change. Sometimes you need... - Published: 2026-02-12 - Modified: 2026-02-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/problem-with-autonomous-qa-agents/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Autonomous AI for QA isn't ready yet. Learn why context matters more than autonomy and how MCP makes AI collaboration actually work. You've probably heard the pitch at QA conferences or from thought leaders on LinkedIn: fully autonomous AI agents that handle your testing end-to-end while you focus on strategy. AI that perceives your application, assesses risk, plans test strategies, executes tests, analyzes results, and files defects without human intervention. It sounds... - Published: 2026-02-12 - Modified: 2026-02-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/smoke-fire-test-killing-productivity/ - Author Box: Ashok Kumar - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Learn how unstable test environments hurt productivity and how smoke tests prevent costly delays. In my two decades of experience within the software testing domain, I have seen a recurring frustration across global organizations: talented engineering teams sitting idle because their environments are unstable. You allocate testing capacity for a sprint, but instead of validating new features, your engineers spend hours fighting the infrastructure... - Published: 2026-02-11 - Modified: 2026-02-11 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-suite-liability-how-to-fix/ - Author Box: Ariadna Trueba - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Learn how to turn your unreliable, costly test suite into an asset with practical strategies for improvement and reliability. Many quality assurance teams are stuck in a frustrating cycle: you've invested heavily in test automation, your pipelines are running, your dashboards are full of green checks, and your test suites are growing. But, so are the flakiness, maintenance overhead, and gaps in critical risk coverage. You’re still seeing late-stage... - Published: 2026-02-11 - Modified: 2026-02-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/protecting-business-not-code/ - Author Box: Siva Kopparapu - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Professional Development Learn how QA protects business outcomes, not just code, using a strategic framework to drive quality and revenue impact. Quality doesn't speak for itself - so we have to speak for it. For the last 11 years, I have reported directly to the CTO. This isn't a perk or a lucky break; it is a requirement. I demand that I only report to the C-suite because QA is not... - Published: 2026-02-01 - Modified: 2026-02-18 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/orchestrate-ai-for-testing/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn how PractiTest’s MCP connects AI tools to real testing context, test creation, execution insights, and better QA decisions. Join us for a session on MCP, testing context, and trustworthy outputs! In this webinar, we’ll present PractiTest’s MCP approach: a practical way to orchestrate AI tools across the testing lifecycle, so AI outputs are based on real testing context, real results, and real decisions. We’ll cover: How teams are... - Published: 2026-02-01 - Modified: 2026-02-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/qa-visibility-cheat-sheet/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management This QA Visibility Cheat Sheet offers a practical, data-driven framework helping software testing teams to make a confident release call. The visibility questions that lead to one confident release call At any point in time, can you answer “Are we ready to release? ” in under 60 seconds - backed by data, with a clear next move? If you can, your visibility is strong. If you can’t - if the... - Published: 2026-01-19 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/testrail-pricing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation TestRail costs $38–$74 per user, with versioning & SSO only for Enterprise. See hidden limits and why PractiTest may be a better all-in-one alternative. If you've ever navigated TestRail's per-seat pricing calculator, trying to determine whether Professional at $38 per user will suffice or if you need Enterprise at $74, while discovering that meaningful features like test case versioning and SSO require the higher tier, you know that test management pricing can feel like... - Published: 2026-01-18 - Modified: 2026-02-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-run-everything/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management "Run everything" testing hides a costly problem: some of your tests provide little value. Learn how to prioritize tests that actually matter. Which of your 1000 tests actually matter? Release day is two days away. You have 20 hours of testing time. You can't run everything. How do you choose what to run? The Problem Nobody Talks About To simply put it: Not all tests are equal. Some catch critical bugs every... - Published: 2026-01-15 - Modified: 2026-01-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/more-tests-less-confidence-qa-crisis/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Your QA team doesn't need more tests—it needs to manage the ones it has. Learn why "test debt" is silently killing quality and how to fix it. The Weight of Success Here’s what actually happens as products grow: test libraries explode, requirements pile up, and suddenly your team is buried under assets they can’t keep track of. This is test debt. And unlike technical debt, which gets emergency fixes, this test debt accumulates silently. The irony? More... - Published: 2026-01-15 - Modified: 2026-01-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-qa-skills/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development The 2026 data is in. Critical Thinking has dethroned Communication as the #1 skill for testers. See the top 5 defining the future of QA. Three years ago, when we analyzed the State of Testing data, the message was clear: Communication was king. In 2023, the industry prioritized soft skills above all else, driven by the need to break down silos between QA and Development. But 2026 paints a very different picture. As we prepare... - Published: 2026-01-14 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-10-ai-test-management-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management Discover the top 10 AI test management tools to streamline software testing, boost efficiency, and improve QA results in 2026. Key Takeaways  AI test management tools help QA teams improve decision-making, test prioritization, defect analysis, and overall visibility. PractiTest leads the category with SmartFox AI, unified traceability, holistic reporting, and a central source of truth across manual testing, automation, requirements, and issues. The strongest tools focus on AI-guided insights, defect... - Published: 2026-01-14 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/chatgpt-prompts-for-software-testing/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Explore the top 10 ChatGPT prompts for software testing to streamline processes, enhance QA, and improve testing efficiency. A couple of years ago we published an article about how software testing changed during 2023, and back then we already highlighted the emergence of AI in testing, including the widespread use of ChatGPT. Fast forward to 2026, ChatGPT is helping millions of people tackle everything from everyday questions to... - Published: 2026-01-13 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/tricentis-qtest-review/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management Tricentis qTest offers enterprise test management with automation, but has complex pricing & ecosystem lock-in. See PractiTest alternative. Tricentis qTest has established itself as one of the most comprehensive test management platforms in the enterprise market, serving thousands of customers worldwide. As part of the larger Tricentis ecosystem, it promises to centralize and streamline all testing activities, from requirements through execution to reporting. With its sophisticated automation capabilities... - Published: 2026-01-13 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/best-ai-tools-for-software-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Management, Test Automation Explore the top 16 AI tools for software testing in 2026, including their main benefits and how they can contribute to enhancing testing efficiency. With the rapid advancement of AI technologies, testing tools are undergoing a transformative shift, integrating new AI-powered features into their systems. However, it's not just dedicated AI testing tools that are benefiting from AI advancements. Across the spectrum, there are diverse AI tools software testers can leverage, harnessing significant capabilities... - Published: 2026-01-12 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-10-software-testing-youtube-channels/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development Are you looking for a new way to enrich your knowledge? Read our Top Software Testing YouTube Channels list to discover professional videos from experts! There are several ways to learn software testing and become a professional tester. QA testers are commonly learning software testing from different learning resources like books, courses, podcasts, and so on. Today, with the endless amount of data on the internet, it is much more available and accessible to learn... - Published: 2026-01-12 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/qtest-pricing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management qTest pricing is quote-based (~$82/user/month). Limited AI & pricing opacity vs PractiTest's $49/user with 2-year proven SmartFox AI. If you've ever tried to navigate Tricentis qTest's pricing page only to find yourself filling out yet another "contact sales" form, wondering whether you're looking at a $10,000 or $100,000 annual investment, you know that enterprise test management pricing can feel like entering a negotiation blindfolded. Tricentis qTest has established... - Published: 2026-01-12 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-podcasts-and-favorite-episodes/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development Real-life insights from professionals in the testing industry you should definitely add to your subscription list. TL;DR This article lists 12 podcasts worth following in 2026 if you’re interested in software testing. Each podcast is hosted by experienced professionals and focuses on areas like test automation, performance testing, Agile practices, Python development, or QA leadership. Some feature expert interviews, while others focus on practical tips or... - Published: 2026-01-09 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/testrail-review/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management TestRail review: solid test case management with Jira integration, but lacks AI & requirements tracking. See why this other platform is the top enterprise alternative TestRail has established itself as one of the most popular test management tools in the software development industry, serving thousands of QA and development teams worldwide. With its clean interface and comprehensive feature set, it promises to streamline the entire testing process from test case creation to execution and reporting.... - Published: 2026-01-07 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/building-a-future-ready-qa-team/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover how to build a future-ready QA team in 2026. Key roles to prioritize, essential tester skills, and smart upskilling strategies. TL;DR As software development and testing evolves, QA teams must move from reactive testing to becoming strategic quality enablers that shape quality all-across, from initial planning to production. To become strategic quality enablers, QA professionals must adopt not only technical fluency and attention to details, but also focus on product... - Published: 2026-01-06 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/best-healthcare-test-management-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Explore the best healthcare test management tools of 2026 designed for compliance, risk control, and end-to-end software validation. Software testing in the world of healthcare carries special risks and concerns, ones that can keep QA professionals up at night. The slightest defect in a health records system or in the application of a medical device can directly harm patients, if not worse. In fields like finance, transportation, or... - Published: 2026-01-06 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/quality-center-alternatives/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation Discover 7 Quality Center alternatives, modern test management solutions designed to boost efficiency for evolving QA teams. OpenText Quality Center (formerly HP ALM/Quality Center) has been a cornerstone of enterprise test management for decades. Its comprehensive approach to application lifecycle management, with robust requirements traceability, structured test planning, and detailed defect tracking, has made it the go-to choice for large organizations, especially those in regulated industries where... - Published: 2026-01-05 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/testrail-alternatives/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development Compare the top 9 TestRail alternatives in 2026. From PractiTest's end-to-end ALM to open source and free options - find the ideal management solution TestRail has long been a cornerstone in the test management space, providing teams with a reliable platform for organizing test cases, tracking execution, and generating reports. Its intuitive interface and robust integration capabilities have made it a go-to choice for QA teams worldwide. But as your testing needs evolve and... - Published: 2026-01-05 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/qtest-alternatives/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management Compare top 7 qTest alternatives in 2026. From PractiTest's proven AI & data independence to open-source options - find your ideal test management tool. Tricentis qTest has established itself as a comprehensive test management platform, offering enterprise teams a modular suite of tools for managing manual, automated, and exploratory testing. With its robust integration capabilities, particularly with Jira, and features spanning from test case management to AI-powered test creation, qTest provides a powerful ecosystem... - Published: 2026-01-05 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/test-management-tools/ - Author Box: Noa Segol - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management Top 20 QA test management tools of 2026 - pros, cons & main features for the most recommended test case management tools. Best Test Management Tools PractiTest OpenText ALM Zephyr Enterprise TestRail Azure Test Plans Orcanos Tricentis qTest QASE. io Testlink Test monitor Testmo Testlodge Service Now TestCollab QMetry Kualitee Xray Test Management Testiny SpiraTest ReQtest What Are Test Management Tools? Test management tools are designed to assist companies in their efforts... - Published: 2026-01-04 - Modified: 2026-02-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/stot-2026-roundtable/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management The data is in. Be the first to know where the industry is headed. For 13 years, the State of Testing™ Report has been the definitive pulse of the QA industry. Before the final report hits the public, join us for a live roundtable where our experts will reveal the... - Published: 2026-01-02 - Modified: 2026-01-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/end-to-end-testing-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover the top 12 end-to-end testing tools for 2026. Learn how to choose the right E2E testing frameworks, optimize workflows, and align tools with your QA strategy. TL;DR End-to-end testing checks that your entire system works the way a real user would expect, from clicking a button all the way to getting a confirmation email, and everything in between. The best tools for E2E testing support multiple browsers, devices, and layers (UI, APIs, databases), and plug right... - Published: 2025-12-18 - Modified: 2025-12-18 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/quality-center-pricing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Quality Center pricing requires sales quotes for all paid editions. See edition breakdown and why PractiTest's ~$49/user transparent pricing may be better. If you've ever tried to find out how much OpenText Quality Center actually costs, you've likely encountered the same frustrating reality: official pricing is "available upon request. "  Quality Center (now part of OpenText's Application Quality Management suite) has been a mainstay in enterprise test management for decades. The platform... - Published: 2025-12-15 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/best-unit-testing-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover the 16 best unit testing tools for 2026 to boost code quality, speed up releases, and ensure robust software performance. Key Takeaways Unit testing remains one of the strongest foundations of software quality in 2026. Tools like Jest, PyTest, JUnit, Vitest, NUnit, and others provide speed, structure, and developer friendly workflows. The real impact appears when unit test results sync to a central test management platform such as PractiTest. Integration... - Published: 2025-12-11 - Modified: 2025-12-11 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/tester-to-leader/ - Author Box: Gagan Sharma - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management A practical look at how QA professionals can grow from tester to leader through knowledge, confidence, and strategic decision making. Introduction: A Story About an Unexpected Opportunity Around a year ago, my manager approached me with an unexpected request: our Robotic Process Automation (RPA) specialist had left the company out of the blue leaving everyone quite shocked, and so my manager asked if I could pick up the topic. My... - Published: 2025-12-09 - Modified: 2025-12-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-powered-test-case-creation/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Discover how AI-powered test case creation streamlines software testing, boosts accuracy, and enhances QA efficiency with smart automation. Main Takeaways AI powered test case creation helps teams keep up with changing requirements, increasing system complexity, and tight release cycles. Modern AI models interpret user stories, recognize patterns, and generate structured tests that cover positive paths, edge cases, and integration flows. The approach improves coverage, reduces maintenance effort, and... - Published: 2025-12-08 - Modified: 2025-12-08 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/agentic-ai-automated-software-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover why Agentic QA is revolutionizing automated software testing with adaptive intelligence, speed, and smarter quality assurance. Key Takeaways  Agentic QA introduces automation that can reason, adapt, and take purposeful action, which reduces maintenance and expands meaningful coverage. These systems interpret signals, adjust test suites in real time, and generate new tests when applications change. Development and QA teams benefit from clearer failure insights, shared context, and... - Published: 2025-12-03 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/are-you-truly-agile/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development Discover true Agile transformation beyond structure—embrace flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Use our Agile self-assessment tool with practical strategies and expert insights. Get your copy today! True Agile transformation goes beyond structure: it's about flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Many QA teams think they’re Agile, but in reality they miss critical elements needed to fully embrace it. What’s Inside: Self-Assessment Tool: Our free self-assessment tool helps you quickly gauge where your processes align with Agile values... - Published: 2025-12-01 - Modified: 2025-12-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/agentic-ai-for-qa-software-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Explore how Agentic AI is revolutionizing software testing, boosting QA efficiency, accuracy, and accelerating release cycles. Key Takeaways  In software testing, agentic AI refers to AI systems that can act autonomously and even decide on certain aspects throughout the QA lifecycle. Unlike traditional AI tools that assist testers with automation of specific tasks, AI testing agents can generate, execute, prioritize, and even adapt tests based on... - Published: 2025-11-20 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-agent-testing-automate-analyze-optimize/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Automation, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn how AI agents generate tests, prioritize by risk, self heal scripts and optimize test suites so QA leaders can release faster with higher confidence. TL;DR AI agents can help scaling software testing by learning from data, adapting to changes, and making context-aware decisions. They generate tests automatically, prioritize them based on risk, self-heal broken scripts, and recommend what to run (or skip) in each build. AI agents can even help analyze test data by... - Published: 2025-11-02 - Modified: 2025-11-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/closing-the-loop/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Connect automation results to actionable QA insights. Learn how unified testing boosts visibility, traceability, and release confidence. QA teams heavily depend on a combination of manual and automated testing. Automation testing tools automatically execute tens of thousands of scripts on multiple platforms, resulting in rapid pass/fail responses. On the other hand, manual testing systems are where exploratory testing, usability feedback, and regression work that automation won’t be... - Published: 2025-11-02 - Modified: 2025-12-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/inside-2026-qa-budget/ - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Learn how modern QA teams plan and protect their 2026 budgets, from AI adoption to ROI metrics and smarter investment decisions. Budgets are tight and expectations are higher than ever. Join top QA leaders for a practical, no-fluff conversation about how teams are planning and protecting QA investment for 2026. We’ll cover real tradeoffs, measurable ROI, tool decisions, and staffing strategies you can use to build a defensible, business-aligned QA budget.... - Published: 2025-10-28 - Modified: 2025-10-28 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/leading-test-management-solutions-for-financial-institutions/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Discover the top 5 test management solutions for financial institutions, built for compliance, security, and efficient QA workflows. Testing software for a bank is nothing like testing a social media app: one bug can trigger regulatory fines, customer lawsuits, and create a scandal reaching front-page news. It is no secret that financial institutions face a unique challenge where they must deliver software fast enough to compete, while maintaining... - Published: 2025-10-23 - Modified: 2025-10-23 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/oracle-erp-migration/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn the 7 biggest Oracle ERP migration roadblocks and proven strategies to overcome them for a smooth, successful transformation. Oracle ERP migrations have a dirty secret: they fail at nearly twice the rate of other enterprise software projects, often spectacularly and expensively. The complexity isn't just technical, it's the perfect storm of data chaos, integration nightmares, and human resistance that transforms what should be strategic upgrades into organizational crises.... - Published: 2025-10-15 - Modified: 2025-10-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-agent-testing-test-management/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation AI agents bring autonomous, adaptive testing that boosts coverage, speeds releases, and cuts maintenance. TL;DR AI agent testing introduces autonomous, goal-driven systems into QA workflows, going beyond traditional automation scripts. Key capabilities include test case creation, automatic test case generation, adaptive execution, defect analysis, and integration with existing AI-powered test management tools. Agentic testing represents a shift to autonomous, goal-oriented QA where agents generate,... - Published: 2025-10-12 - Modified: 2025-10-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-performance-testing-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Discover the top performance testing tools to help you assess the performance of your software applications. Learn how to choose the right one for your needs. TL;DR Performance testing evaluates how well a system performs under various workloads, including speed, stability, scalability, and responsiveness. It includes test types like load, stress, volume, endurance, spike, and scalability testing. Tools like Apache JMeter, LoadNinja, NeoLoad, WebLOAD, LoadView, StormForge, LoadRunner, and AppLoader help simulate real-world conditions and detect performance... - Published: 2025-10-12 - Modified: 2025-10-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/benefits-of-using-ai-in-software-testing/ - Author Box: James Westfield - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the software testing industry. Discover the eight benefits of using AI in software testing, and more. TL;DR AI improves test coverage by automatically generating more complete and diverse test cases, helping teams identify issues early and test more thoroughly. It saves time by automating repetitive tasks, accelerating regression cycles, and generating test data quickly. AI enhances accuracy and consistency in test execution, reducing human error (especially... - Published: 2025-10-12 - Modified: 2025-10-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/smoke-testing-vs-regression-testing/ - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Smoke Testing vs Regression Testing. Two influential tests ensure bug-free functioning software. Learn more about Smoke and Regression testing here. TL;DR Smoke Testing is a quick, surface-level check to confirm the stability of a new software build. It helps detect major issues early, so testing teams don’t waste time on unstable builds. Regression Testing is a deeper, more comprehensive test done after changes are made. It ensures new updates didn’t... - Published: 2025-10-06 - Modified: 2025-10-06 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-debt-impact-qa-leaders/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Discover what test debt is, how it differs from technical debt, and how QA leaders can identify, reduce, and prevent it to ensure long-term quality. TL;DR Test debt is the accumulation of gaps in test coverage, outdated test cases, or inefficient QA processes. Unlike code debt, which impacts the maintainability of the product itself, test debt affects how effectively teams validate quality. Why test debt emerges: release pressure, lack of automation, evolving systems, skill gaps,... - Published: 2025-09-29 - Modified: 2025-12-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/stop-chasing-ai-hype/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy Join our webinar to cut through AI hype in software testing and explore real use cases that save time, boost coverage, and improve decision-making. There is an intense pressure from management to adopt AI everywhere, but not every promise translates into real results. Too often, teams adopt AI tools only to end up with more noise than value. This session cuts through the hype to focus on where AI genuinely moves the needle for... - Published: 2025-09-29 - Modified: 2025-09-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-adoption-in-testing-challenges-solutions/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Learn how AI is reshaping software testing. Discover key challenges, practical solutions, and real-world examples to guide your QA journey. Key Takeaways AI adoption in testing is gaining momentum, but many teams still face barriers such as trust, skills, integration, and cost concerns. AI and software testing offer practical applications, including test generation, defect prediction, test prioritization, and synthetic data creation. Key challenges include a lack of trust in AI... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/unit-test-vs-functional-test/ - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Unit Test vs. Functional Test, two essential tests that assure higher quality software. Learn more about the differences and the advantages of each test. TL;DR Unit testing verifies individual code units (like functions or methods) to catch bugs early during development. It's fast, automated, and run by developers. Functional testing checks if the complete system behaves as expected, based on business and user requirements. It's usually performed by QA teams and simulates real-world use... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/performance-testing-vs-load-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Performance Testing ensures software robustness, Load Testing simulates real-life workload. Improve user experience and prevent issues. TL;DR Performance testing is a broad category of non-functional tests that evaluate how a system behaves under different workloads. Performance testing evaluates factors like response time, scalability, and resource usage under various load conditions. Load testing is a specific type of performance test, focused on assessing how the software handles... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/functional-vs-non-functional-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Enhance software quality through diverse testing types. Functional and non-functional testing ensure security and performance. TL;DR Functional testing checks if the software works as intended, focusing on features and user interactions. Non-functional testing evaluates how the software performs under various conditions (e. g. , load, security, usability). Functional tests verify output based on input; non-functional tests assess system qualities. Functional testing can be manual or... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-17 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/manual-vs-automation-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Manual testing Scenario vs automation testing, two different testing techniques. Learn about the differences between them here. TL;DR Manual testing is performed by software testers without coding, ideal for exploratory and visual tests. Automation testing uses tools and scripts to execute tests repetitively, offering speed, reusability, and better coverage. Manual testing is flexible but slower, and prone to human error. Automation testing is faster, more reliable, but... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-scenario-vs-test-case/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Automation, Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy Explore key differences between test scenarios and test cases: their definitions, advantages, and how they streamline testing processes. TL;DR Test scenarios outline what to test from a high-level, end-user perspective. Test cases detail how to test specific features, including steps, expected results, and status. Scenarios are easy to create and fit Agile workflows. Cases are more thorough and require more effort. Both help ensure better test coverage and... - Published: 2025-09-09 - Modified: 2025-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-plan-vs-test-case/ - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Test Plan vs Test Case, Two important documents that help QA teams to control the software testing process. Learn about the differences between them here. TL;DR Test Plan is a high-level document that outlines the overall testing strategy, scope, objectives, resources, schedule, and risks. It helps manage and guide the entire testing effort across teams. Test Case is a detailed, low-level document that defines a specific test scenario, including test steps, data, expected results, and... - Published: 2025-09-07 - Modified: 2025-09-08 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/the-strategic-guide-to-qa-budgeting/ - Professional Level: Director/VP - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management Build a smarter QA budget. Learn where to invest, which metrics matter, and how to align quality with business goals. Make Every QA Dollar CountIf you're responsible for quality in your organization, your budget isn’t just a financial exercise, it’s your strategy in action. The Strategic Guide to QA Budgeting: Metrics, Investments, and Impact is your go-to resource for aligning QA spend with business goals, making smart investment decisions, and... - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-09-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/business-impact-qa-team/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management Maximize your QA team’s business value with proven strategies to boost quality, efficiency, and impact across your organization. In an industry that demands both speed and quality, the role of the QA team is more important, and sometimes more misunderstood, than ever. While QA has traditionally been viewed as a checkpoint near the end of the Software Development Lifecycle, today’s software testing teams are expected to drive business... - Published: 2025-09-03 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/adopting-shift-left-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Shift-left moves testing into requirements, design, and code to catch defects early, cut rework, and speed releases. Learn benefits, pitfalls, and metrics. Key Takeaways Shift-left testing means moving testing earlier in the development cycle, starting during requirements, design, and coding rather than waiting until the end. Common challenges with a shift-left strategy include cultural resistance, tool integration hurdles, skill gaps, test maintenance overhead, and concerns about slowing development. Balancing shift-left and shift-right... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/use-case-vs-test-case/ - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Use Case vs Test Case. Two valuable elements help understand the interaction between the end-user and the system’s behavior. Learn about the differences here. TL;DR  Use cases describe end-user interactions with a system to achieve specific goals, often using diagrams and written narratives. Test cases are structured documents used by QA testers to validate specific software features against expected outcomes. Use cases focus on what the user does and how the system behaves; test... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/functional-test-vs-integration-test/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Two important tests that ensure proper software functionality. Learn about the benefits and differences between them. TL:DR Functional testing validates whether a software “functions” as expected from an end-user perspective based on requirements. Integration testing checks how multiple modules interact as a group to identify interface defects. Functional testing is a black-box technique that doens’t require internal code knowledge. Integration testing is a gray-box technique that... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/load-testing-vs-stress-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Two types of Performance Testing have common confusion among them. Learn the differences between those two valuable tests. TL;DR Load Testing measures system performance under expected user loads to assess response time, detect bottlenecks, and ensure smooth operation in real-world scenarios. Stress Testing pushes the system beyond its limits to reveal how it behaves under extreme or unexpected loads. Load testing focuses on identifying when performance begins to... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/regression-testing-vs-unit-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Two meaningful tests contribute to the software development life cycle. Discover what the differences are between them. TL;DR Regression testing checks that new code changes haven’t broken existing functionality. It’s run after updates and can be manual or automated. Unit testing verifies the smallest parts of code (units) early in development to ensure code quality. It's automated and mostly done by software developers. Regression testing catches unintended... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/small-vs-large-tests/ - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Explore trade-offs, execution & maintenance efficiency, and choose manual vs. automated testing regarding the ideal test size. TL;DR Test size matters. Smaller tests offer quick execution, faster feedback, and high reusability; larger tests provide broader coverage and real-world validation but are more time-consuming and complex to maintain. No one-size-fits-all. The ideal test size depends on your application, team structure, and development methodology. Balance is key. Effective QA... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-case-vs-test-script/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Test case vs test script, two forms of testing documentation that help testing teams in their testing process. Learn about the differences here. TL:DR  Test cases are detailed documents for manual testing that outline what feature to test, how to test it, and what the expected outcome is. Test scripts are written instructions, usually in code, used to execute automated tests. Test cases guide the QA team, improve coverage, and ensure consistent testing... - Published: 2025-09-01 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/smoke-testing-vs-sanity-testing/ - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Software testers must differentiate between smoke and sanity testing. We have outlined what you need to know to make your job easier! TL;DR Smoke testing is a quick check to determine if a new software build is stable enough for further testing. It focuses on verifying critical paths and core functionalities before deeper test execution begins. Sanity testing is performed after minor changes or bug fixes to ensure that specific functionality behaves... - Published: 2025-08-31 - Modified: 2025-09-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-plan-vs-test-strategy/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management Here you can find a comparison between test plan vs test strategy. Discover the key differences and similarities. TL;DR Test Strategy = High-level, organization-wide testing blueprint. Test Plan = Project-specific, detailed roadmap for execution. Strategy covers “what and why”, while Plan covers “how and when. ” Strategy ensures consistency, risk management, and alignment with business goals. Plans ensure efficient execution, traceability, and stakeholder visibility. Both are complementary. Use... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-exploratory-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 What is exploratory testing? How do you do it and why it matters for software testers. Learn all of this and more in our new guide. TL;DR Exploratory testing is a ״hands-on״ approach used when documentation is missing, outdated, or incomplete. To close the knowledge gap, test design, execution, and learning happen at the same time, guided by the tester’s insights and observations. It is often structured as short, focused sessions, also known as session-based testing.... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/boost-your-regression-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Professional Development Boost your regression testing - In this article, we will consider nine proven practices that can make regression testing more effective and more efficient. TL;DR Regression testing checks whether existing functionality still works after software changes. Any software change may break previously working features, and regression testing helps maintain stability by retesting critical and unchanged functionality. It differs from confirmation testing, which verifies the change itself, and from smoke or CI tests, which only... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/defining-effective-test-automation-strategy/ - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation Here we discuss why a test automation strategy is essential for truly successful test automation, including live automation strategy sample and template. TL;DR A test automation strategy defines the high-level goals, scope, and direction for automation before diving into actual tools or test scripts. It aligns teams and efforts, directing the desired results, and helping avoid duplicated tools, unclear ownership, and unrealistic expectations. A good strategy prioritize: what to automate, where to... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/tdd-guide/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Professional Development, Test Automation Discover how Test-Driven Development can improve your software testing process with this comprehensive guide. Learn the benefits and best practices here. TL;DR Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a development practice where tests are written before writing the actual code. It promotes fast feedback, reduces ambiguity, and supports maintainable code when used correctly. It is most relevant for projects with evolving requirements, where early test design can reduce rework. The TDD cycle follows... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/manual-to-automated-tester/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Professional Development, Test Automation Looking to make the transition from manual to automated tester? Get insights into the differences and practical tips for a successful switch in this guide. TL;DR Manual and automated testing play different but complementary roles. Neither is better by default, and both require solid test design and analysis. Learning automation means learning to code, or at least think like a developer. Low-code tools are a good starting point, but often require scripting for real-world use.... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2026-04-19 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/requirement-traceability-matrix-rtm/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Agile Testing, Test Management In this article, we explore the concept of traceability in software testing and how to document traceability in a requirements traceability matrix (RTM). TL;DR A Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) links each requirement to related testing assets (such as test cases, scripts, or procedures) to track coverage and confirm that every requirement is tested. RTMs can be built manually using spreadsheets or managed automatically in test management tools like PractiTest. Bi-directional traceability, meaning tracking... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/software-qa-testing-metrics/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Management This article explores the territory around software testing metrics and measurement, two key aspects of the software QA and testing process. TL;DR Metrics support release decisions, highlight trends, and show where improvements are needed. Good metrics have a clear purpose, reflect stakeholder needs, and evolve with the project. Moreover, measuring those metrics should lead to action. Metrics must be interpreted in context to avoid misleading conclusions. Poorly designed metrics (rewarding high... - Published: 2025-07-20 - Modified: 2025-07-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/software-test-execution/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Professional Development Much has been written on the topics of test planning and test design, however not as much is written about test execution. TL;DR Test execution brings your plans (test strategy, scope, metrics) into action, but it rarely follows the script exactly. It’s not just about running tests; it’s an active process of adapting, investigating, and responding to real-world outcomes. Manual, automated, or hybrid approaches each play a role depending on the context... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-functional-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Professional Development Functional Testing is used in software testing to verify what the software should do and its features/functionality. Read our new guide to learn more! TL;DR Functional testing, often called black box testing, checks whether a software works as intended by checking if the system produces the correct output for a given input, based on defined requirements. Functional tests can be based on requirements, use cases, user stories, or system documentation. Functional vs. Non-Functional Testing:... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-integration-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing What is integration testing? Explore the various levels of integration testing, and the difference between integration and interoperability testing. TL;DR Integration testing checks if different software components or systems work correctly when combined. It focuses on how modules interact, where issues are most likely to occur. Integration testing is especially critical in complex domains like healthcare, finance, IoT, and aviation. Integration testing can happen at two levels: Component Integration... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-negative-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Professional Development What is Negative Testing and why is it so important? In this article we explore the testing form of “breaking” a software and the required techniques. TL;DR Negative testing focuses on testing how software behaves under invalid, unexpected, or unintended conditions. Positive testing is where the tester verifies the software’s expected or desired behavior. Negative testing, on the other hand, “breaks” the software and mis-use it purposely to challenge assumptions, strengthen software reliability, and uncover hard-to-find... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-sanity-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Professional Development What is sanity testing? How do you do it and why it matters for software testers. Learn all of this and more in our new guide. TL;DR Sanity testing is a narrow, high-level check performed after small code changes such as bug fixes or minor enhancements. This focused test helps verifying the specific functionality affected still works correctly. Sanity test serves as a checkpoint to decide whether deeper testing (like full regression) is necessary, helping teams... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-smoke-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing What is smoke testing, and how the term “smoke testing” originated? How can we use history as an analogy for finding defects in software and systems. TL;DR Smoke testing (also known as sanity testing or build verification testing) is a set of basic tests that QA teams run early in the development process to confirm that the software build is stable and its key features work. Smoke testing helps detect critical issues early on and quickly... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-system-testing-form/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Professional Development System testing is perhaps the single most important level of testing because it involves testing all the key elements of a system. TL;DR System testing is a testing level that verifies whether a complete and integrated system (not just software but also hardware, documentation, data, networks, and user interaction) meets its specified requirements. In other words, testing the system as a whole. Though it can sometimes be the first test level in... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-uat-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Professional Development What is UAT testing? Discover all you need to know about User Acceptance Testing planning and design. TL;DR User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the final phase of testing where actual users validate whether the system meets their business needs and real-world scenarios. UAT is validation-focused, ensuring the software works for users in practical contexts of their day-to-day work, not just that it meets written requirements. Test scenarios,... - Published: 2025-07-10 - Modified: 2025-07-10 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/api-testing/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Professional Development APIs are the primary way that modern web applications communicate and share data, to ensure reliability of APIs must be tested. TL;DR APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allow software components to communicate and share data, commonly used in web services and microservices. Types of APIs include internal (private), partner, composite, and open APIs - each with specific access and security requirements. API testing validates API functionality, performance, security, and reliability, and it... - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2025-07-23 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/smartfox-ai-testing-companion/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Join our live webinar to see how SmartFox, PractiTest’s AI companion, helps QA teams cut test bloat, speed up coverage, and focus execution. Join us for a live walkthrough of SmartFox, PractiTest’s built-in AI that thinks like a QA pro. SmartFox blends expert QA logic with deep project insight. From real-time detection of duplicates to test case authoring and execution strategy guidance, it supports every stage of your process—without replacing your judgment. See... - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/cognitive-biases-in-software-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Learn how cognitive biases impact software testing decisions and uncover practical strategies to deliver better software. TL;DR Cognitive biases are natural, subconscious “mental shortcuts” that can distort how people perceive reality, and execute their work. In the world of software testing, those shortcuts can unintentionally affect how software testers design, execute, and interpret tests and their results. Biases can’t be eliminated completely, but awareness and structured... - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/qa-in-digital-transformation/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Discover how quality assurance drives successful digital transformation. Learn how QA enhances efficiency, reduces risks, and ensures quality. TL;DR Digital transformation refers to businesses, particularly enterprise companies, adopting modern technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and automation to enhance business operations and improve customer experiences. Without robust QA practices and plan strengthens digital transformation by ensuring that new systems perform reliably, scale effectively, and meet security and compliance... - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/software-release-management-process/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Discover the key steps in software release management, from planning and development to deployment and post-release monitoring. TL;DR Software release management is the end-to-end process that ensures new software versions deploy seamlessly, while maintaining their quality and performance. Software release management is a multi-leveled process touching every part of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): from planning and building to deployment, maintenance, and retirement. The key stages... - Published: 2025-06-19 - Modified: 2025-09-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/errors-in-software-testing-how-to-prevent/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Discover the 15 most common software testing errors and learn how to prevent them to boost product quality and reliability. No matter how seasoned your team is, software testing rarely goes off without a hitch. Somewhere between writing test cases and signing off on releases, errors can creep in. Many of the same recurring software testing mistakes cost teams time, budget, and confidence in their product. These errors aren’t always... - Published: 2025-06-08 - Modified: 2025-06-08 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/sap-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Explore top SAP testing best practices to streamline enterprise solutions, ensure accuracy, and improve system performance. SAP is a mission-critical ERP system used by over 440,000 organizations worldwide to manage core business functions. From finance to supply chain and human capital, SAP integrates processes across departments and geographies. Given this scale, even a minor failure can cause major disruption. SAP testing ensures that implementations, upgrades, and... - Published: 2025-06-01 - Modified: 2025-06-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/uat-testing-in-enterprise-application/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Discover the essential steps, best practices, and solutions to overcome common challenges in effective User Acceptance Testing for enterprise applications. TL;DR User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the final stage before releasing a software to production, verifying the system works as expected from the end-user’s point of view. In enterprise applications, UAT confirms the software supports business workflows and can be used effectively by real users, doing their actual work. UAT... - Published: 2025-06-01 - Modified: 2025-06-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/cross-platform-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Ensure seamless performance across devices with cross-platform testing, vital for delivering consistent user experiences. TL;DR Cross-platform testing is the process of checking that a software application works correctly on different devices, operating systems, and browsers. Cross-platform testing is used to ensure a consistent user experience, maintaining software quality in diverse environments. Without it, teams risk releasing software that works in one place but fails... - Published: 2025-06-01 - Modified: 2025-06-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/model-based-testing-guide/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation Discover how model-based testing improves accuracy, test coverage, and automation efficiency for modern software teams. TL;DR Model-Based Testing (MBT) is an automated software testing method that uses abstract models like flowcharts and diagrams to represent the system behavior. These models help generate test cases automatically, making it easier to test complex applications accurately and at scale. MBT is especially useful in Agile and DevOps environments,... - Published: 2025-05-18 - Modified: 2025-07-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/practitest-new-ui-is-here/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester, Manager, Director/VP - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management Explore PractiTest’s new UI with improved speed, layout flexibility, and AI-powered features to help QA teams work faster. As part of our ongoing effort to improve the PractiTest experience, we’re happy to introduce a new UI, now available for all users to explore. This redesign brings a faster, cleaner, and more intuitive layout to the platform’s core entities: Requirements, Tests, Test Sets, Issues, and Milestones. With a more... - Published: 2025-05-08 - Modified: 2025-05-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-con-2025-guide/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Test Management Heading to AI Con USA 2025? Discover key sessions, travel tips, and local spots to make the most of your time in Seattle. Last year, TechWell, known for organizing the STAR software testing conferences, launched a brand-new event focused entirely on one of the most talked-about topics in recent years: Artificial Intelligence. AI Con USA is now quickly becoming one of the most forward-looking conferences for professionals exploring how AI is reshaping the... - Published: 2025-05-05 - Modified: 2025-05-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/stareast-2025-recap/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Agile Testing Explore the highlights from StarEAST 2025, including key sessions, insights, strategies, and takeaways from the PractiTest team on the ground. StarEAST 2025 just wrapped up, and it left us with plenty to think about. As one of the longest-running conferences in the software testing world, StarEAST continues to bring together testers, QA leaders, engineers, and innovators from around the globe. This year’s agenda tackled some of the most pressing challenges... - Published: 2025-04-23 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/testing-at-scale/ - Author Box: Adam Furmanek - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Test Strategy There are multiple types of tests we'd like to run: unit tests, end-to-end tests, manual tests, and A/B tests. How should we organize them so they are fast and reliable? What to do if we need to handle GDPR-protected data? How to run those tests when we have thousands of... - Published: 2025-04-16 - Modified: 2025-04-16 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-effectiveness-metrics/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation Boost your software quality with effective testing metrics. Discover strategies to measure and enhance test effectiveness today! With the advent of AI and rapid development processes, maintaining the same software quality while matching the speed of development can be challenging. While various testing processes exist to test the overall quality and performance of the software, it's crucial to understand how effective these efforts truly are. This is... - Published: 2025-03-20 - Modified: 2026-04-28 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/testing-with-inclusion/ - Author Box: Laveena Ramchandani - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Agile Testing Accessibility is a vital component of modern Quality Assurance (QA) strategies, ensuring that digital products are inclusive and usable by all, including individuals with disabilities. By integrating accessibility testing into QA processes, organizations can enhance user experience, comply with legal standards, and expand their reach to a broader audience. This... - Published: 2025-03-06 - Modified: 2025-10-12 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/financial-services-qa-teams/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation Financial services QA teams face rising costs, compliance risks, and slow releases. Discover how top banks are transforming testing with automation, centralized management, and risk-driven QA strategies to accelerate innovation and reduce inefficiencies. In today's financial services landscape, a perfect storm is brewing in quality assurance. As banks and insurance companies race to deploy digital innovations, they’re discovering that their testing operations are struggling to keep pace—facing resource constraints and increasing complexity that makes it challenging to support evolving requirements. The Digital Transformation... - Published: 2025-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/stareast-2025-guide/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development Heading to StarEast 2025? Our ultimate guide covers everything you need to know. From top sessions to must-visit Orlando attractions, best restaurants, and local tips to make the most of your trip. STAREAST 2025, one of the biggest software testing conferences of the year, is just around the corner! Known for bringing together industry leaders, innovative tools, and hands-on learning experiences, this year’s conference will take place at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, as usual. Beyond the fantastic conference experience,... - Published: 2025-02-23 - Modified: 2025-03-20 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/a-skeptics-guide-to-ai-in-software-testing/ - Author Box: Marcus Merrell - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Test Automation, Test Strategy Hallucinations, non-deterministic results, and continents-worth of energy consumption—these problems have no real solution. We're stuck with them. How can we factor these uncertainties into the productivity gains we get from the tools? What if a 30% productivity gain is as good as we get? I will cover the promises, the... - Published: 2025-02-06 - Modified: 2025-02-06 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-strategy-optimization/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Optimize your test strategy with best practices for high-performance QA. Enhance efficiency, coverage, and reliability in software testing. Creating software that delivers exceptional performance—whether it's a simple mobile game or a complex financial application—hinges on your ability to design and execute an effective test strategy. Focusing on improving this approach can help you to find the ideal mix of thoroughness and efficiency, ensuring a high-quality result without overusing... - Published: 2025-01-23 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/leveraging-ai-in-test-management/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Software testing today involves much more than just catching bugs. With the power of innovative technologies, you can transform your testing process to be faster and smarter, empowering you to deliver exceptional results. In this webinar, Joel Montvelisky, Chief Product Officer at PractiTest, will guide you through the practical ways... - Published: 2025-01-02 - Modified: 2025-01-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/universities-qa-challenges/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Streamline semester prep with tips for IT and QA teams: tackle system challenges, manage peak traffic, and ensure a smooth academic start with PractiTest. The start of a new semester is a high-stakes performance for universities. Students eager to enroll, faculty ready to teach, and staff coordinating countless processes. For IT and QA teams, this period is not just busy; it’s a pressure cooker. The goal? Seamlessly running interconnected systems that thousands of users... - Published: 2024-12-23 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/sap-upgrade-survival-guide/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Ensure a seamless SAP upgrade with proven testing strategies, expert UAT tips, and tools for smooth, stress-free success. Download the guide now! Imagine This... Your SAP upgrade goes live, and... crickets. No angry emails. No frantic calls. Just business as usual. Sounds too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be. With the SAP Upgrade Testing Survival Guide, this dream can become your reality. What’s Inside? This guide gives you everything... - Published: 2024-12-11 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/beyond-the-script-balancing-creativity-and-precision-in-qa-life/ - Author Box: Rosemary Butt - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Test Strategy Learn leadership myths, practical growth tactics, and the benefits of stepping up. Elevate your career - join now! In the world of Quality Assurance, the capacity to venture beyond established procedures can transform a software product from merely functional to exceptionally reliable and resilient. This webinar explores the parallels between a QA professional's ability to creatively engage with software and how that same mindset might apply to hobbies... - Published: 2024-11-27 - Modified: 2024-12-11 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/mastering-the-transition-overcoming-challenges-in-qa-automation/ - Author Box: Alex Pshe - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Automation, Professional Development With extensive mentoring experience, Alex Pshe has helped over 200 QA professionals successfully transition into QA Automation. Drawing from her journey, she has crafted a step-by-step guide designed to help others avoid common mistakes and fast-track their transition, even as early as 2024. For those feeling stuck or uncertain about... - Published: 2024-11-18 - Modified: 2025-03-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/azure-devops-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy When working within the Azure DevOps ecosystem, many QA managers may find themselves gravitating towards its native Test Plans tool. When working within the Azure DevOps ecosystem, many QA managers may find themselves gravitating towards its native Test Plans tool. While it's integrated and accessible within Azure, Test Plans often falls short of what most modern QA teams require. This blog explores why sticking with Azure Test Plans may not... - Published: 2024-10-23 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/challenges-test-automation-daniel-knott/ - Author Box: Daniel Knott - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Automation, Agile Testing Test automation promises faster and more reliable testing. However, implementing it effectively isn’t easy. From maintaining test stability to integrating automation into continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to finding the right test automation tool stack, testers face numerous hurdles. In this webinar, Daniel will talk about the key challenges in... - Published: 2024-09-29 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/clean-web-testing-with-gil-zilberfeld/ - Author Box: Gil Zilberfeld - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Automation, Testing101 I like clean code. It shows that people care about their teammates, the ones who will need to step in and understand what is going on. And when I see clean tests - it's even better. With readable, clean tests, it becomes even easier to maintain the code. So what... - Published: 2024-09-25 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/info-testing-unleashed/ - Author Box: Baldvin gislason bern - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Agile Testing Join our webinar on Info Testing Unleashed with Baldvin Gislason Bern to discover how testing can elevate software information quality and compliance. Learn about key testing practices and upcoming cybersecurity regulations. Register now! In the rapidly evolving world of software development, ensuring the accuracy of information is just as crucial as the software itself. From feature details to version compatibility and compliance data, getting this information right is essential for success. However, despite its importance, information quality often lacks the same level of... - Published: 2024-09-23 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/navigating-the-future-of-software-engineering/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Agile Testing Discover insights from Gartner's 2024 Hype Cycle as PractiTest Co-Founder Joel explores AI, cloud-native development, and key trends shaping the future of software testing and engineering. Hi everyone, Joel here, co-founder of PractiTest. I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on something exciting that recently came our way. We were recognized as a Sample Vendor in Gartner's 2024 Hype Cycle for Software Engineering, which is both an honor and a great reminder of... - Published: 2024-09-18 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/next-generation-of-testing/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Agile Testing Join our webinar to learn why it's time to move on from ALM Quality Center and discover modern testing tools that can enhance efficiency and quality. Still relying on ALM Quality Center for your testing needs? It’s time to upgrade! Watch our webinar recording to discover the limitations of ALM and explore modern testing solutions that can streamline your processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall quality. What You Will Discover: Limitations of ALM Quality Center: Understand... - Published: 2024-09-16 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/qa-transformation-today/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development, Agile Testing Download this eBook to discover pragmatic strategies for enterprise software testing, and eliminate redundant tests, implement AI-driven automation, and more to revolutionize your QA processes. Tired of vague advice that doesn’t work in the real world?  QA Transformation Today provides concrete strategies and actionable insights tailored for enterprise-scale QA. Download this FREE ebook to explore numerous effective approaches, such as how to: Host a “Test Case Purge Party”: Eliminate redundant tests and speed up regression cycles. Implement... - Published: 2024-09-08 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/advance-testing-career/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Automation, Agile Testing Learn how you can utilize communication to promote your testing career. Download this free ebook now. How to utilize communication to promote your testing career There are many ways to make a good impression at work, that have nothing to do with how many bugs you find. As testers, we don’t understand the goals we can achieve with the correct Testing Communication. We limit Testing Communication... - Published: 2024-09-03 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-costs/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Management Uncover the truth behind software testing costs. Dive into average costs, cost-saving strategies, and tools for an efficient testing process. Thinking of launching your app or software in the market? While most development teams want to get the project up and running quickly, there is a minor hurdle. Has the software or app been tested in multiple environments, business processes, and platforms? Does it work effectively in all possible scenarios?... - Published: 2024-08-28 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-case-prioritization/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Learn how strategic test case prioritization can enhance your QA process, improve efficiency, and ensure critical coverage. The goal of software testing is not to test everything that can be tested, as it’s simply not a realistic goal, especially in Agile and DevOps environments. What QA really is about is intelligent testing that will allow us to test as little as possible, but still provide high-quality software... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/automated-software-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Discover how automated software testing boosts efficiency, its key benefits, and best practices for successful implementation. Are you looking for a test automation tool and feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of available options? The market today is flooded with automation tools and software solutions designed for various testing purposes, from performance to API testing. The key to finding the right tool lies in understanding your specific... - Published: 2024-08-12 - Modified: 2025-12-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/best-testing-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Management, Professional Development, Testing101 Looking for testing tools to improve your software quality assurance process? Find out what are the best software testing tools and solutions out there. The top software testing tools you should be usingTechnology keeps improving and evolving at exponential rates, and as a result, more and more tools are currently being used every day by testers in order to maintain their company’s quality assurance process. Software testing tools became an essential solution for organizations... - Published: 2024-08-02 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-10-online-communities-for-testers/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development Looking to be part of a dedicated software testing community? Check out our top 10 online communities for testers list, and join the best communities online! Have you ever wanted to ask for professional advice and didn’t have anyone to ask? Or maybe you searched for a new job in QA and heard it’s recommended to have someone from the inside to submit your CV, but you just didn't know enough testers and colleagues? Well, you... - Published: 2024-07-31 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/contract-testing-bridges-integration-testing/ - Author Box: Bas Dijkstra - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Learn about contract testing in distributed software systems to enhance integration testing and streamline deployments. Solving the Distributed Software Puzzle: How Contract Testing Bridges the Gap in Integration Testing Many software systems these days are distributed in nature, at least to some extent. Teams and organizations have their good reasons for this, including that it makes deployments easier because you’ll only need to deploy a... - Published: 2024-07-25 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/thinking-outside-the-box/ - Author Box: Lisa Crispin - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Professional Development, Agile Testing In this blog post, Lisa Crispin explores thinking outside the box, common biases, and tips to enhance testing through creativity and collaboration. You may be familiar with the term “think outside the box”. What does it mean to you when you hear it? Many people may not realize the importance of this skill. It’s especially useful to us as testers, and it’s something we can learn, practice and improve. Some of the... - Published: 2024-07-22 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/what-is-erp-testing/ - Author Box: Jesse Galanis - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Management Learn more about ERP testing pros and cons and, more importantly, get some best practices for its implementation. In today's business landscape, companies have become increasingly reliant on technology. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is best for streamlining business processes and unifying systems all in one place. However, Gartner cites that over 75% of ERP projects won't meet their initial objectives, while 25% will fail catastrophically. Source: Gartner Enter... - Published: 2024-07-07 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/10-reasons-why-you-are-not-a-professional-tester/ - Author Box: Joel Montvelisky - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development 10 reasons why You are NOT a Professional Tester! Are you a Professional Tester? Chances are that if you are reading this post you are... And I don’t mean this because I wrote this post – there are countless other testers who have better stuff to share than I do!... - Published: 2024-06-25 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/qa-project-management/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Explore QA project management in agile environments with strategies to streamline projects and deliver top-notch quality. There is a reason why agile methodologies are being adopted in software development and operations. Teams today need to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and agile methods help break each project into smaller parts, helping progress on all fronts. But what happens when you are juggling too many projects simultaneously?... - Published: 2024-06-19 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/solving-the-integration-testing-puzzle/ - Author Box: Bas Dijkstra - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Join our webinar to learn how contract testing simplifies integration for microservices. Discover different approaches and see a live demo. Integration testing in distributed and microservices-based software systems is often a challenging task. Large-scale integration and E2E are slow, brittle and can often only be run very late, if at all. Contract testing is a technique, supported by tools, that attempts to address these challenges by breaking down the integration... - Published: 2024-06-17 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/functional-testing-software/ - Author Box: Jesse Galanis - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Testing101 Functional testing ensures software performs as expected, covering test types and emphasizing crucial methodologies for user acceptance. In an age where businesses heavily rely on programs and software to keep operations and administration running as smoothly as possible, the investment in digital software is higher than ever. In 2023, nearly 90% of businesses think that technology is critical in achieving an organization’s goals, according to Gartner’s 2023... - Published: 2024-06-09 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-testing-books/ - Author Box: PractiTest editorial team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Professional Development Books are a great source of information for software testers to learn new skills and acquire knowledge. Come check out this top 15 software testing books list! In modern times, the internet has become our number one source to search for information, gain knowledge, and learn new skills. The unbelievable amount of data about almost every subject that you could think of is stored somewhere and can be found when searched. You could find and consume information... - Published: 2024-05-27 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-e2e-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Struggling with slow end-to-end tests? Discover how AI integration can streamline your AI E2E testing process and boost efficiency. Software testing may not be as glamorous as development, designing, ideation, or other processes within the software development lifecycle. However, it is one of the most crucial of these processes - for without proper testing, you never know what issue will crop up with your end product. Since the technology... - Published: 2024-05-22 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/optimizing-performance-testing/ - Author Box: Federico Toledo - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Testing101 Uncover the Performance Testing Pyramid's secrets in our exclusive webinar with Federico Toledo! Discover efficient testing strategies. Unlock Peak Performance: Watch Our Exclusive Webinar on Optimizing Performance Testing with Federico Toledo! Discover the groundbreaking ‘Performance Testing Pyramid’ model, revolutionizing testing strategies for Agile and waterfall methodologies. Learn about the power of unit-level automation, integrated service tests, and client-side performance insights for unparalleled testing efficiency. In the quest... - Published: 2024-05-15 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-case-library-health-check/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog Optimize Your Test Case Library: Take Our 7-Question Quiz! Evaluate and improve your test case library's organization and efficiency with our quick health check. Start now! 7-Question Test Library Health Check Quiz (1 min) This Test Case Library Health Check is a quick tool to assess the overall health and organization of your test case library. By answering the following statements, you can identify your current status and areas for improvement to boost your testing efficiency... - Published: 2024-05-10 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/test-automation-frameworks/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Automated testing frameworks optimize test efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance precision. Find tools for seamless automation. What is a testing framework? A testing framework is used as a guide of rules and best practices to be followed to achieve the best possible result during an automation project. It allows testers to be more efficient when creating and designing test cases. This type of test reduces time,... - Published: 2024-05-07 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ethical-ai-testing/ - Author Box: Fahad Khan - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Check out the importance of fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems, and ensure ethical AI testing to ensure transparency. Ethical AI Testing: Ensuring Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability in AI Systems Walking in the shoes of a software developer, how often do you think about the ethical use of AI in software testing? While AI has significantly streamlined operations, it isn’t free from flaws. With a plethora of AI tools... - Published: 2024-05-03 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-ci-cd-tools/ - Author Box: PractiTest editorial team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Automation Are you looking for the best CI/CD tools for your software development workflows? Check out our list of the top 8 CI/CD tools that will make your work easier! Today, more and more companies are recognizing the key role of automation in their software development process, and test automation in particular. Many companies adopt continuous integration and continuous delivery in order to release new features faster. This requires using a dedicated CI/CD tool that will automate the process of... - Published: 2024-05-02 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/top-5-alm-qc-alternatives/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Discover the top tools and essential strategies for migrating from ALM Quality Center to a new test management solution in 2024. Is your test management solution slowing you down? Many software testers face similar frustrations. For years, ALM Quality Center, once a popular solution for managing the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), has been a mainstay for many organizations. However, its complex UI/UX, lack of seamless integration with modern Agile &... - Published: 2024-04-30 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/automatic-test-case-generation/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Automation Explore how automatic test case generation enhances software testing, boosting efficiency and accuracy while reducing manual effort. Automatic Test Case Generation utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to automate the creation of test cases. It empowers development teams to achieve continuous testing, a cornerstone of agile and DevOps methodologies. By automatically generating diverse test cases that explore a wide range of scenarios, Automatic Test... - Published: 2024-04-25 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/beyond-hierarchical-structures/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Break free from rigid hierarchies in test management. Custom fields and dynamic filters offer flexibility for evolving project needs. While hierarchical folder structures have been a mainstay in test management, their limitations in handling complex projects and evolving testing needs are becoming increasingly apparent. This blog delves into the power of custom fields and dynamic filters, empowering you to break free from rigid hierarchies and create a test case... - Published: 2024-04-25 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/how-to-reorganize-test-library/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Unlock efficiency in software testing! Learn to reorganize your test case library for streamlined processes and enhanced quality. Enterprise software test managers understand the pain of a disorganized test case library. Thousands of test cases, inconsistently written, scattered across the system, and duplicated multiple times. This chaos leads to wasted time searching, compromised test quality, and maintenance headaches, ultimately hindering testing efficiency. This blog is the first of... - Published: 2024-04-17 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/thinking-outside-the-box/ - Author Box: Lisa Crispin - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Join Lisa Crispin to uncover the impact of cognitive biases on software testing and boost your lateral thinking skills. Watch it now! Watch Our Webinar: “Thinking Outside the Box: Cognitive Bias and Testing” with Lisa Crispin! Discover how our unconscious biases impact software testing and learn techniques to think innovatively. Event Overview: Our unconscious biases affect every aspect of our lives. How do they impact our ability to test software products? It’s... - Published: 2024-04-17 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/system-testing-vs-integration-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 The key distinctions between System Testing and Integration Testing in software development, optimizing functionality and user satisfaction. Throughout the whole software development life cycle (SDLC) process, there is a large number of tests that should be run to ensure that the software works perfectly in every aspect. This article will present the differences between these two valuable test types: System Testing and Integration Testing. Definition of System... - Published: 2024-04-10 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/the-basics-of-security-testing/ - Author Box: David Pagotto - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101, Agile Testing, Professional Development Unveil the importance of security testing in software. Learn types & best practices to fortify your software against cyber threats. Security testing is an important aspect of software testing that helps to identify and resolve security threats before they become problems for you and your users. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of security testing in software testing, including what it is and why it is important. We also... - Published: 2024-04-09 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/navigating-through-modern-software-testing-complexities/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Modern software testing faces complexities from Agile, risk-based strategies, and automation to ensure high-quality and efficient delivery. One of the most significant misconceptions about software testing is that it is a simple task—find bugs, report them, and move forward to the next bug. However, while in reality there are some simple cases, this is completely unreflecting, and this oversimplified view fails to capture the intricate nature of... - Published: 2024-04-08 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/how-to-manage-testing-in-complex-environments/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Explore key strategies to manage software testing chaos in complex environments, ensuring efficient QA and high software quality. The world of software development is a whirlwind of innovation, tight deadlines, and the constant push for quality. In this fast-paced environment, testing plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth launch and a positive user experience. But what happens when your testing efforts get swept away in a data... - Published: 2024-04-04 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-coverage-metrics/ - Author Box: Mehedi Hasan Shoab - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Automation, Testing101 Learn how test coverage metrics ensure efficient software testing. Discover various types and best practices to deliver better applications. Since even the simplest software solution has many moving parts, software developers have made software testing part of their process. But how do you know you've thoroughly tested your product? That's where test coverage metrics come into play. These metrics provide crucial insights that help you measure the efficiency and... - Published: 2024-04-03 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/stot-2024-roundtable/ - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Testing101 A powerful panel of professionals discuss the actionable insights from the recent 11th State of Testing report. Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion featuring leading QA professionals as we delve into the key findings of the 11th State of Testing report. Hosted by PractiTest’s Chief Solution Architect, Joel Montveliksy, and Tea-Time with Testers’ Founder, Lalitkumar Bhamare, this virtual event promises to be an engaging exchange of... - Published: 2024-03-31 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/top-ways-to-stand-out-as-a-leader/ - Author Box: Ajay Balamurugadas - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Strategy We will demystify leadership, explore practical growth tactics, and uncover the benefits of stepping up as a leader. Are you a leader? Are you always a leader? Do you know the common qualities of great leaders? Can you be a good leader? These are some of the questions that pop up when we discuss the vast subject of leadership. This article builds on the ‘Practical Ways to Stand... - Published: 2024-03-27 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/bdd-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Test Management Find out what is BDD testing and how to use Behavior Driven Development with PractiTest test management tool. Managing BDD scenarios with PractiTest One of the oldest premises of QA, is that it is easier to develop a product right using a quality driven approach, than by fixing all the bugs at the end. This is where approaches such as BDD come into play. And with more and... - Published: 2024-03-24 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/ai-in-qa-operations/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Explore the impact of AI on the QA world, the benefits it presents, and how to effectively implement and leverage it. It’s nearly impossible to go through a workday these days without AI hearing people talking about AI and the changes it promises to bring to every area of our lives and across different industries. And guess what? It doesn't skip the QA world. If you plan to attend a software... - Published: 2024-03-20 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/managing-the-test-data-nightmare/ - Author Box: Andrew Knight - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Test data nightmares? Conquer them! Learn universal strategies for clean and efficient data management in any project and language. Experience the insightful talk on managing test data nightmares with Pandy Knight, the Automation Panda! Join Andrew Knight, the Automation Panda, for an in-depth exploration of effective test data management strategies. In this session, Pandy shares practical solutions to avoid common testing challenges. Key Topics Covered: The importance of test... - Published: 2024-03-12 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/unveiling-the-2024-state-of-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Test Strategy Discover the primary insights and trends in software testing as emerged in the 2024 State of Testing survey. The 2024 State of Testing™ Report - now in its 11th year - shines a spotlight on the current state of software testing and what the future holds. Over the last year, there have been changes in data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and the global supply chain, while demand for... - Published: 2024-03-10 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/software-test-strategy-ongoing-projects/ - Author Box: Matthew Heusser - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Discover how to enhance ongoing projects with our test strategy guide, featuring analysis tools and practical implementation tips. The author would like to thank Jeff MacBane and Nicolas Shaw for their peer review In the rare cases where people talk about test strategy, it is usually in a bubble - “this is the way to do things. ” The context-driven testing community does a bit better, in designing... - Published: 2024-03-09 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-automation-tool/ - Author Box: Nisha Joseph - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Let’s discuss the features to look for and factors to consider to ensure you choose the right automation testing tool for the different phases. Software testing is crucial to the software development process. Choosing the right software testing tool can be difficult, but it is essential for successful test automation. As technology evolves, so do the software market demands. Industry players must achieve quality at speed to keep up with agile development. This means... - Published: 2024-03-08 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/alpha-testing-vs-beta-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Alpha Testing by internal staff tests functionality; Beta Testing by users focuses on performance, improving product quality through feedback. What is Alpha Testing? Figure 1 – Alpha Testing Alpha Testing is a type of Acceptance Testing performed by the testers who are part of the organization, in other words: internal employees. It is the final stage of testing and it is usually done to verify that an application is... - Published: 2024-03-04 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/black-box-vs-white-box-testing/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Comparing Black Box and White Box Testing: one focuses on external behavior, the other on internal code analysis. Read more here. In the field of software testing, some methods are used to find defects and evaluate the quality of the product. Among them are White-Box Testing and Black-Box Testing. Let's see what each of them is about. What is Black Box Testing? Figure 1 – Black Box Testing. Source: instatus. Black... - Published: 2024-03-03 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/user-acceptance-testing-best-practices/ - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Test Strategy Streamline your UAT process today with our User Acceptance Testing Best Practices. Follow these today to improve your productivity! UAT gives users the opportunity to see the system in action and is also a verification process that is used to see if the software works as expected. There are many definitions of UAT, a very common one is: Formal testing with respect to user needs, requirements, and business processes... - Published: 2024-03-01 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/unit-test-vs-integration-test/ - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 Here you can find a comparison between unit test vs integration test. Discover the key differences and similarities. With the aim to achieve product quality and maintain customer satisfaction in the world of ever rising expectations, companies are conducting software testing that comprises many different types of testing. In this article we will review the difference between two types of testing: Unit Tests and Integration tests. We will... - Published: 2024-02-28 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/regression-testing-in-modern-software-development/ - Author Box: Mehedi Hasan Shoab - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Testing101 Discover the crucial role of software regression testing in today's development landscape and how it can secure your competitive edge. As customer needs evolve, technologies advance, and cyber threats increase, software companies must continually refine their products. Developers update code to add features, address security vulnerabilities, or improve user experience. However, these changes can inadvertently introduce new issues that may significantly affect product functionality. Software regression testing allows quality assurance... - Published: 2024-02-26 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/write-a-test-plan/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Testing101 A guide to creating effective test plans in software testing, emphasizing their value across all project lifecycles and testing methods. Creating a software test plan is one of the most foundational concepts in software testing. However, with the advent of streamlined life cycle processes, such as Agile and DevOps, the idea of taking the time to create test plans and other forms of test documentation is often minimized or ignored... - Published: 2024-02-24 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/write-a-test-case/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Testing101 Test case specifies the work procedure, expected results and the conditions a tester needs to verify. 10 guidelines to write a good test case. You are always running late. By the time you can start your testing the development team is already pushing out builds with tons of functionality, and so there is never time to write all the test cases you want, or to review those you already have in your repository. With... - Published: 2024-02-21 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/5-practical-ways-to-stand-out-as-a-leader/ - Author Box: Ajay Balamurugadas - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Learn leadership myths, practical growth tactics, and the benefits of stepping up. Elevate your career - join now! Embark on a transformative journey into the world of resilient leadership with Ajay Balamurugadas! Have you ever wondered about those individuals who exude perpetual enthusiasm, seemingly attract endless opportunities, and remain unscathed by setbacks? Join us as we explore the defining characteristics that unite these successful leaders, regardless of their... - Published: 2024-02-16 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/how-to-create-a-software-test-strategy/ - Author Box: Randall W. Rice - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development How to write software test strategy, live examples for software test strategies templates and the difference between strategic and tactical testing. There is a lot of confusion around the idea of a test strategy. Some see a test strategy as a smaller version of a test plan, others may see a test strategy as just an undocumented direction for testing something. The reality is that a test strategy is perhaps one... - Published: 2024-02-14 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/enterprise-application-testing-strategy/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Testing101 Explore the critical role of enterprise application testing in software reliability, security & performance in large-scale business environments. Enterprises rely heavily on complex software applications to streamline operations, drive innovation, and deliver value to customers. However, the increasing complexity of these enterprise applications causes teams to face several challenges, particularly in ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. This is where robust enterprise application testing comes into play. From... - Published: 2024-02-13 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/end-to-end-testing/ - Author Box: Laveena Ramchandani - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Explore the world of end-to-end testing: its importance, methods, best practices, and role in delivering robust software solutions. In the dynamic world of software development and engineering in general, ensuring that an application functions seamlessly from start to finish is prime. Enter end-to-end testing, a comprehensive approach that evaluates an entire software workflow, from user interactions to database interactions. In this blog, we will embark on a journey... - Published: 2024-02-07 - Modified: 2025-04-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/how-ai-can-revolutionize-test-management/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Testing101 Dive into the impact of AI on test management. Discover real-world examples from PractiTest enhanced test management processes with AI capabilities. In recent years, AI has been a game-changer in various industries, and the world of software testing is no exception. Leveraging AI for software testing isn't just buzz; it's a transformative force that allows testing teams to navigate complexities, save time, and intelligently prioritize actions. By incorporating AI, testing processes... - Published: 2024-02-05 - Modified: 2025-02-07 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/software-test-management-best-practices/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Discover the 5 best practices for software test management. Learn how to streamline QA processes, improve efficiency, and more. How many software developers does it take to change a light bulb? None, that’s a hardware problem! Jokes aside, the software development process can be highly complex with many moving parts. These may include regulatory requirements such as credit card data storage or access controls, user-specific features such as messaging... - Published: 2024-01-17 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/integrating-accessibility-testing/ - Author Box: Federico Toledo - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Test Automation, Testing101 Discover the importance of accessibility testing in software test management for inclusivity and innovation, detailed by Federico Toledo of Abstracta. In today's digital age, where software applications touch every aspect of our lives, enabling their accessibility is not just a feature – it's a fundamental necessity. The integration of accessibility testing in software test management is a critical step in achieving this goal. By embedding accessibility considerations into the very... - Published: 2023-12-22 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/test-strategy-on-ongoing-projects/ - Author Box: Matthew Heusser - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Agile Testing Optimize your test strategy with Matthew Heusser in our webinar. From stability to timelines, discover key components for efficient testing. Test strategy needs to satisfy a variety of stakeholders: Delivery management wants a stable, predictable process that “just works. ” The project manager wants to know when you’ll be done. Senior management might want to reduce time-to-release, time-to-identify, or time-to-fix (in production). The poor tester just wants to know what... - Published: 2023-12-20 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/software-testing-jobs/ - Professional Level: Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Professional Development, Testing101 Discover the different roles within Quality Assurance. Learn about the unique responsibilities and essential skills required for each position in the QA world. Quality Assurance is about more than finding bugs and completing tasks. It’s a thriving profession dedicated to improving software throughout the entire development lifecycle. Organizations recognize its vital contribution to meeting business and user needs and therefore dedicate significant resources to QA teams. Software testing is no longer just a... - Published: 2023-12-06 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/2023-year-in-review/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Agile Testing Explore 2023's main trends and challenges in software testing—from AI to cybersecurity threats. Prep for 2024 with key insights and actionable tips. Just before we begin a new blank page in 2024, it's time for a reflective pause in the fast-paced world of software testing. Let’s take a closer look at what changed and what we accomplished. This year, we witnessed the rise of AI across multiple aspects of technology with some... - Published: 2023-11-29 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/automating-tests-with-the-bdd-framework/ - Author Box: Laveena Ramchandani - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Professional Development, Test Automation, Testing101 From understanding the fundamentals of automation to practical tips on tool selection, environment setup, and leveraging BDD. Automation and frameworks have made leaps in recent years, where it all started from being something majorly developers, software developers in test, and testers keen on coding who used to do most of the automation, to today having codeless automation tools. Automation of course has helped many firms and projects... - Published: 2023-11-07 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/software-testers-blessings/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Testing101 Find the blessings that make software testers thankful! From automation to collaborative teams, explore what powers quality software in this article. Easy jobs don’t exist. Every role has positive elements that remind us of the reason we chose that career path, but also has difficulties that may be challenging. For software testers, besides the common issues such as tight deadlines and pressure, there is also the perception of colleagues and stakeholders.... - Published: 2023-10-25 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/software-testing-best-practices-checklist/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Testing101, Test Strategy, Test Management Unlock success in software testing with our 10 essential best practices. From clear objectives to continuous improvement, level up your testing game! The software testing process can often be a bit of a puzzle. There are so many pieces that must fit together - teams, tools, documentation, and many other components. Software testers and managers often feel like they’re navigating a maze when trying to coordinate these complex elements. To help software... - Published: 2023-10-15 - Modified: 2024-12-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/when-should-you-stop-testing/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Learn how to effectively define exit criteria for software testing to ensure successful project completion. Quality stands as the biggest priority in the realm of software development. Software testing acts as the guardian of this quality, delivering functional products that satisfy user expectations. However, determining the appropriate time to stop testing can be challenging. The modern business domain is highly influenced by time. When every... - Published: 2023-10-04 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/test-automation-as-part-of-digital-transformation/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Features of digital business transformation. The importance of testing automation in the process of introducing new technologies. Digital transformation is something without which it is very difficult to ensure the development of modern business. It allows you to gain a competitive advantage, reach a new level of profitability, and also gain new opportunities for scaling. These goals can be achieved thanks to the improvements that are provided... - Published: 2023-09-28 - Modified: 2025-04-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/article/calculating-software-testing-roi/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Article - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Reveal the ROI of automation & test management tools. Explore benefits, metrics & real-world impact on quality, efficiency & customer satisfaction. In the drive towards adopting modern and agile approaches, organizations emphasize shorter development cycles, early-stage testing, enhanced staff collaboration, and so on. Gone are the days when testing was merely a phase preceding deployment, often seen as a bottleneck in the development cycle. Today, software quality has a significant effect... - Published: 2023-09-20 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/a-pathway-from-software-tester-to-manager/ - Author Box: Daniel Knott - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Looking to make the transition from software tester to manager? Learn tips and insights from Daniel Knott’s rich experience. If you ask 10 software testers, “How did you end up in software testing? ”, I’ll bet you get 5-8 different answers. But why is this so? Well, software testing is nothing you can study at a university. It’s usually a tiny part of a computer science program, but sadly... - Published: 2023-09-13 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/how-to-address-software-testing-bottlenecks/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Uncover how to conquer software testing bottlenecks. Embrace automation, involve developers, and use dedicated QA tools for efficient, high-quality releases. Every project involves a range of inner processes that work together to ensure the project's success and the achievement of its goals. Developing new software is no exception. In fact, it can be quite complex due to the many technical aspects, a diverse team of people, and the need to... - Published: 2023-09-03 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/how-non-dedicated-platforms-fall-short/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development, Agile Testing Still using bug trackers and spreadsheets? Discover the key to enhancing collaboration and accelerating your product's time-to-market. Still using project management tools, bug trackers and spreadsheets? Relying on a non-dedicated QA platform typically misses the mark. These systems may lack full traceability, robust communication features, or integration with test automation tools. This can translate into inefficiencies and delays that few companies can afford. Uncover how your organization... - Published: 2023-08-29 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/maximizing-roi-with-effective-testing/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Management, Test Automation, Test Strategy Boost your ROI through smart software testing. Unlock the power of effective testing and learn strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and outcomes. While most software developers and testers comprehend the importance of software quality testing, they have yet to realize its impact on their company's return on investment (ROI). Prioritizing these tests unlocks various opportunities for the software’s functionality, reliability, and user-friendliness. In this article, discover why and how you, as a... - Published: 2023-08-23 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/cloud-computing-impact-on-qa-management/ - Author Box: PractiTest Team - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Explore the transformative journey from on-premises to cloud-based QA management solutions. Discover benefits, strategies, and more. Cloud solutions have revolutionized the way businesses operate - and for the better. These platforms provide companies with a convenient and effective way of managing different business processes and go hand in hand with their goal of delivering innovative products to their customers fast. As a result, it’s no surprise... - Published: 2023-08-17 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/bad-software-quality-affects-your-organization/ - Professional Level: Manager, Director/VP, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Poor software quality impacts every department within your organization. Learn why prioritizing quality is vital for holistic organizational success. Are you familiar with the term “domino effect"? When something happens, it’s followed by a chain of different events. When speaking about software quality, you don’t just talk about QA or development teams. The product - which is responsible for generating profits - is the beating heart of every company... - Published: 2023-08-08 - Modified: 2025-04-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/mitigating-economic-uncertainty-with-effective-testing/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Agile Testing Looking for a way to mitigate economic uncertainty? Learn here about the value of effective test management and how it can help you in uncertain times. Economic uncertainty looms like a dark cloud over businesses, casting a shadow of unpredictability and challenges. From sudden market fluctuations to geopolitical events and policy changes, the business landscape is filled with obstacles that can cause budgets to shrink, timelines to shorten, and resources to become scarce. And it’s a... - Published: 2023-08-02 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/applying-bdd-to-your-test-automation/ - Author Box: Laveena Ramchandani - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Agile Testing In this three-part series, we will dive into the world of BDD and its application in the realm of test automation. Read more here. Welcome to the "Applying BDD to Your Test Automation" mini webinar series with Laveena Ramchandani. In this three-part series, we will dive into the world of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and its application in the realm of test automation. Laveena, a seasoned expert in the field, will guide you through the... - Published: 2023-07-30 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/ebook/how-to-accelerate-project-delivery/ - Professional Level: Director/VP, Manager - Resources Types: eBook - Resources Categories: Test Management, Professional Development, Agile Testing Discover the art of expediting project delivery and market penetration with our comprehensive eBook. Explore strategies and tips to quickly seize opportunities. How to Accelerate Project Delivery and Get to Market Faster When planning a new project, there are many different goals companies aim to achieve, but there are two main objectives common to every project: completing the project as quickly as possible and delivering outcomes that will benefit the company. In... - Published: 2023-07-12 - Modified: 2024-12-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/onboard-and-train-testers-remotely/ - Professional Level: Manager - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management Learn how to effectively onboard new software testers remotely with a comprehensive training plan, clear goals, and ongoing support. Read more here. For the tech industry, remote work isn’t something new. Even before working from home became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some tech companies had already fostered a hybrid working environment, giving employees greater flexibility. Many large organizations are also familiar with remote working since they employ offshore... - Published: 2023-07-01 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/webinar/practitest-open-training-session/ - Resources Types: Webinar - Resources Categories: Agile Testing, Test Strategy, Test Management, Professional Development, Test Automation, Testing101 Sign up for this open training session of PractiTest to discover best practices, tips and tricks for using PractiTest in the optimal way. Join PractiTest Live Training & Q&A Session! Join our Customer Success team for a live training session designed to help you get the most out of PractiTest’s core capabilities. In the session, we walk through how to manage testing end to end, from structuring requirements and building test libraries, to... - Published: 2023-06-21 - Modified: 2025-06-03 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/resource-center/blog/software-testing-certifications/ - Professional Level: Manager, Tester - Resources Types: Blog - Resources Categories: Test Strategy, Test Management, Testing101 Learn about software testing certifications, including their benefits, drawbacks and what to evaluate if pursuing a certification. Getting a software testing job can be difficult. Software testers, especially at the beginning of their careers, highlight their knowledge and motivation in order to obtain their first role. Later, once they begin working in the QA field and gain some experience, passionate testers continue looking for ways to differentiate themselves and... ## Customers - Published: 2025-08-10 - Modified: 2026-07-16 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/aevi/ “PractiTest helps us understand where and how tests are being executed. We can immediately see what tests have passed, where they're failing, and what’s going on. This visibility makes it easy to share progress with project managers and stakeholders outside QA. ” — Petr Riha, Head of QA, AEVI The... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/ast/   The Challenge The testing operation in AST, which is the biggest delivery unit in the company, is categorized into three major categories. The first is unit testing, the second is system integration testing which is done when all of the individual modules that were tested in the unit testing... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/display-link/ The Challenge While they did use other test case management systems in the past, they were inflexible and difficult to extract the information needed. Their chips need to work in a large ecosystem of connected products and it is important to them to be able to track and report this... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/essex/ The Challenge Essex Council’s QA team had been using spreadsheets for defect tracking and logging testing, with Word docs and emails for writing and presenting reports. According to Steve Mcgeary - Technology Service Operations Team Leader, their biggest challenges were "showing where we provide value, as testing wasn’t considered a... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/kaltura/ The Challenge The Challenge for Kaltura was to create a productive, efficient and professional process for their growing QA group. Before working with PractiTest they used Quality Center, but for them it was lacking the easy and low-level coverage they were looking for. “We wanted to Implement a clear process from the Requirements, via the Test... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/nexi/ The Challenge • Managing QA staff in multiple countries and in different companies (companies bought by Nets but were not yet integrated to their IT systems). • Coordinating all requirements that were in Jira. • Nets is a highly security-oriented company with strict security requirements. The PractiTest Benefits • PractTest’s... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/oqton/   Oqton is an AI-powered, technology-agnostic cloud-based Manufacturing OS, that helps manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency by intelligently automating production. In combination with Oqton’s specialized applications for reverse engineering, inspection, design, 3D printing, and simulation (including Geomagic, 3DXpert, and Amphyon), manufacturers can connect technologies and machines across multiple sites. We spoke... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/partssource/ The Challenge The PartsSource technology team is global in scope, which includes the United States, South America, Europe, Asia, and East Africa. They have team members conducting testing in many different time zones. The team at PartsSource is always looking to leverage technology solutions to evolve their product and services... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/perficient/ The Challenge Perficient imagines, creates, engineers, and runs digital transformation solutions that help its clients exceed customer expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. Sylvia Sesostris, QA director at Perficient, manages a team of ~100 testers. Working with the combination of test tools for testing and excel for reporting, Sylvia... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/proxymity/   The Proxymity solution gives public companies confidence that their AGM/EGM agendas are transmitted as “golden source” and provides institutional investors with the time to research and vote on corporate decisions, as well as digital confirmation that their votes have been received. We spoke with Philip Lisamer, Head of User... - Published: 2024-08-21 - Modified: 2026-07-15 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/customers/sjog/   Easy to use, very affordable, fast, intuitive, and has the BEST Support Team on the planet! PractiTest has all the functionality you’ve ever wanted to successfully run and manage your testing. In addition, they have always been super-fast and reliable and till this day it never let us down,... ## Videos ## Integrations - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-07-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/azure-devops/ AZURE DEVOPS INTEGRATION Real-time sync between your QA process and development work. Every requirement, test, defect, and result - connected, traceable, and always up to date. Start Free Trial Book a Demo Azure Works with Jira Cloud Jira Data Center AZURE DEVOPS TRACKS DEVELOPMENT. QA NEEDS MORE. You should not... - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-07-14 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/jira-integration/ JIRA INTEGRATION Real-time, two-way sync between your QA process and development. Every test, defect, and requirement: connected, traceable, and always in sync. Start Free Trial Book a Demo Jira Works with Jira Cloud Jira Data Center JIRA wasn’t built for QA. You shouldn't have to work around it. Jira is... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2026-06-17 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/test-management-for-jira/ Jira Integration Proper testing requires the right test management tools. Stop forcing Jira to do what it wasn’t built for. PractiTest’s real-time, 2-way sync lets you manage testing like a pro while staying seamlessly connected to development. Free Trial TALK TO US Seamless Test Management Beyond Jira's Limits Managing testing... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2026-06-17 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/azure-devops-test-management-integration/ PractiTest + Azure Devops Effortlessly manage QA while staying connected with your DevOps pipelines. PractiTest is the complete test management solution that works hand in hand with Azure DevOps to put QA teams back in control. Free Trial TALK TO US https://vimeo. com/1070753341/f7140dbf85? share=copy Take Back Control of Your QA... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-07-07 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/clickup-integration/ ClickUp Integration Align your workflow, tools, and teams to a unified end-to-end process with the most advanced 2 way test management integration with ClickUp. Free Trial TALK TO US Seamless Test Management With PractiTest & clickUp https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=WXYIHeTQZCIIn today's fast-paced software development world, managing test cases and tasks... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-11-13 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/firecracker/ FireCracker - Unit Testing and CI/CD Integration Gain holistic valuable insights by integrating your Unit Testing and CI/CD tool results into PractiTest and bringing your entire QA operation into one shared space. Test Management for Unit Testing and CI/CD Results Leverage your testing results and get better insights of your... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/circleci-integration/ CircleCI Integration Report all your CircleCI builds results automatically to PractiTest Test Management using PractiTest FireCracker Orb for CircleCI The CircleCI integration with PractiTest test management, allows you to modify your CircleCI results and report them automatically to PractiTest without touching your code and without installing additional tools. By adding... - Published: 2024-07-24 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/integrations/xbot/ xBot - Internal Automation Framework Run, schedule, manage, and report automated tests using PractiTest‘s internal automation framework - the xBot Run and Schedule Your Automated Tests in PractiTest xBot is PractiTest’s internal automation framework. With xBot you can run, schedule and trigger any executable on remote machines from within PractiTest... ## Articles & Mentions ## Updates - Published: 2026-06-29 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/june-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product Release Readiness - Public BetaThe Release Readiness Index helps QA teams answer one of the hardest questions in software testing: Are we ready to release? By combining coverage, execution progress, and defect risk into a single readiness score for each milestone, it provides a clear, data-driven view of release... - Published: 2026-05-31 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2026/05/may-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product New MCP Capabilities for Working with Existing Testing DataOur MCP capabilities just got upgraded with new tools that allow AI to work directly with existing PractiTest data and entities. Update existing tests – Modify test names, descriptions, steps, and additional fields directly through MCP Retrieve entity data – Access... - Published: 2026-04-30 - Modified: 2026-05-04 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/april-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product PractiTest Query Language (PTQL) – BetaPTQL is a new query language that lets you filter and retrieve PractiTest data using a flexible, human-readable syntax via the API. PTQL enables more precise queries across tests, requirements, issues, and their relationships, helping you access exactly the data you need. This capability... - Published: 2026-03-31 - Modified: 2026-04-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2026/04/march-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product More Control and Clarity in Jira Integration SetupWe’ve redesigned the Jira integration settings to give you clearer control over what gets synced into PractiTest and how it’s mapped. You can now select the Jira projects to connect and define how work item types are mapped to Requirements or Issues... - Published: 2026-02-28 - Modified: 2026-03-11 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2026/02/february-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product Standardize Fields Across Projects with Global FieldsDefine fields at the account level instead of creating them separately per project. Global Fields help standardize structure across projects while eliminating duplicated custom fields and reducing maintenance effort. You can also use our internal Migration Tool to convert existing project-level fields. Learn... - Published: 2026-01-31 - Modified: 2026-02-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2026/01/january-2026-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product Connect Your AI tool to Real Testing Context with MCP (Available for Corporate Accounts)PractiTest supports Model Context Protocol to connect AI tools like Claude directly to your projects. This allows AI outputs to become real testing actions, such as generating tests, linking them to requirements, and adding them to... - Published: 2025-12-31 - Modified: 2026-01-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/12/december-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Product In 2025, we focused on helping QA teams improve clarity, consistency, and control across the QA process. Here are some of the key capabilities we released this year: SmartFox AI for Faster, Higher-Quality Test Creation: Generate and refine test steps, improve text clarity, and prevent duplicate tests with SmartFox... - Published: 2025-11-30 - Modified: 2025-12-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/11/november-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Improve Test Step Clarity with SmartFox AI Text EnhanceRefine test steps and descriptions with one click. SmartFox AI helps you quickly refine, shorten, or expand your text. Review the suggestions and decide whether to apply them, giving you cleaner, higher quality... - Published: 2025-10-31 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/11/october-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Get Instant Traceability Insights Right from Your DashboardThe new Traceability dashboard item lets you view live lists of Requirements or Test Sets based on filters you define, so you can instantly assess coverage and execution status at a glance. See key... - Published: 2025-09-30 - Modified: 2025-09-30 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/09/september-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Link Test Sets to Requirements for Smarter CoverageYou can now link a complete Test Set to a Requirement, making it easier to manage coverage in a way that truly reflects test execution. Once linked, all tests within the Test Set are... - Published: 2025-08-31 - Modified: 2025-09-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/08/august-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Drill Down from Dashboards to Focused Instance Data You can now click on dashboard items such as bar charts, pie charts, or distribution tables to explore specific instance data. When you select a data slice, for example, all ‘Passed’ instances for... - Published: 2025-07-31 - Modified: 2025-07-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/07/july-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Instance View in the Test Sets & Runs ModuleInstead of the default list of Test Sets, you can now switch to an Instance View to see a flat list of individual test instances across all test sets. This view lets you... - Published: 2025-06-30 - Modified: 2025-07-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/06/june-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Work Simultaneously Without Conflicts with Collaborative EditingPractiTest now supports real-time collaborative editing across all core entities: Requirements, Issues, Tests, Test Sets, and Milestones. See who else is working on the same entity with live avatars, avoid accidental overwrites, and resolve conflicts... - Published: 2025-05-31 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/05/may-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Smart Fox AI - Similar Tests: Avoid Duplication, Boost Reusability PractiTest now includes a new AI-powered capability to help you avoid duplicate tests, increase reusability, and save valuable time. As you fill in the Name and Description, the Similar Tests tab... - Published: 2025-04-30 - Modified: 2025-05-07 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/04/april-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product A Fresh Experience: New PractiTest UI Is HereWe’re excited to introduce the new PractiTest interface across our core modules: Tests, Test Sets & Runs, Issues, and Requirements. These modules now follow a shared structure, creating a more intuitive and consistent experience... - Published: 2025-03-31 - Modified: 2025-03-31 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/03/march-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Save New Filters Straight from the GridCreating filters just got easier. You can now save any fast filters applied in the grid as a new filter, without navigating to the Settings page. Want to combine criteria from an existing filter and... - Published: 2025-02-28 - Modified: 2025-05-21 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/02/february-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product PractiTest Panel Now Available in Azure DevOps MarketplaceThe PractiTest panel is now officially available for download in the Azure DevOps marketplace, giving you direct visibility into your test coverage. You can view test details like steps, last run date, status, and... - Published: 2025-01-31 - Modified: 2025-02-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2025/01/january-2025-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Execution Stacked Bar Chart: Track Testing Progress at a GlanceUsing automation testing? The new Execution Stacked Bar Chart gives you a clear overview of your test execution progress. See the number of test instances run daily within your selected timeframe (last... - Published: 2024-12-31 - Modified: 2025-02-02 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/12/december-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Granular Visibility in a Click with Dashboard Tab-Level FilterTab-Level Filter for dashboards allows you to filter an entire dashboard tab and all its items based on a single value. For example, if you’re tracking version release progress, you can filter the... - Published: 2024-11-30 - Modified: 2024-12-01 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/11/november-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product FireCracker Now Supports Automated BDD Tests! FireCracker now enables uploading BDD test results directly into PractiTest. You can import XML outputs and feature files from popular automation frameworks—Cucumber, SpecFlow, and Behave—to automatically create test cases as BDD scenarios or scenario outlines,... - Published: 2024-10-31 - Modified: 2024-11-05 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/10/october-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Azure DevOps Integration ImprovementsOur latest Azure DevOps integration enhancements bring a new level of traceability and customization to your workflow. Now, users can seamlessly sync additional field types—HTML, Severity, Priority, Number, and Date—from Azure DevOps to PractiTest, enabling more precise data... - Published: 2024-09-30 - Modified: 2024-10-06 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/09/september-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Faster Continuous Jira Filter Sync for Corporate AccountsFrom now on, Corporate accounts using Jira integration will enjoy faster continuous filter sync, as PractiTest will auto-sync the filter every 30 minutes, significantly faster than the previous 4-hour interval. This improvement ensures your... - Published: 2024-08-31 - Modified: 2024-10-06 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/08/august-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Revamped UI to Boost Your PractiTest ExperienceWe’ve rolled out a new UI for the Top Bar and the Requirements, Test Library, and Issues modules. The module layouts offer advanced sorting capabilities, improved filtering, and faster load times, while the new top... - Published: 2024-07-31 - Modified: 2024-08-26 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/7/july-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Enhanced User Management for Account Owners From now on account owners can view a detailed breakdown of the current number of licenses in use and recent payments. Navigate to the Subscriptions and Payment tab in Account Settings to access this information.... - Published: 2024-06-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/6/june-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product New Look for the Test Sets & Runs Module We’re excited to introduce a refreshed layout for the Test Sets & Runs module, designed to enhance efficiency and user experience. The screen includes a new search functionality for filters, making it... - Published: 2024-05-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/4/may-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Expand the Instance Grid for an Enhanced Experience Looking for a way to view more instances in the Instance Grid? Simply click the new ‘Expand’ button to enlarge the Instance Grid. Robot Framework Integration If you use Robot Framework for automation... - Published: 2024-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/4/april-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product The Milestones Module is Officially Out! We’re thrilled to announce that our Milestones module is now available to all users! Milestones empower you to better manage and track projects and timelines, consolidate all relevant testing artifacts, and gain real-time insights with... - Published: 2024-03-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/3/march-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Auto Sync Attachments to Jira Bug from a Test Run When running a test and clicking “Fail & Issue” to report a bug to Jira, added attachments will be synced automatically as well. Coming Up PractiTest Live Training Join our customer... - Published: 2024-02-28 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/2/february-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Introducing the New Milestones Module! The new Milestones module enables you to define high-level testing objectives with defined timeframes. The module is currently available for a small group of users, you have the opportunity to join this exclusive group. Interested? Reach... - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2024/1/january-2024-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Coming Up PractiTest Live Training Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know. Wednesday, February 7th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET Sign up here Can’t make it? Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, 2:00 PM EST /... - Published: 2023-12-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/12/december-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Improve Your Test Steps Using the Smart Fox In addition to creating AI-powered test steps, the Smart Fox can now help you edit and improve your test steps. Shortening, expanding, changing tone, and fixing grammatical errors are all part of the... - Published: 2023-11-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/11/november-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Manage PractiTest Users Directly from Your SCIM Provider If you’re using a SCIM provider such as Okta, from now on you can effortlessly add or remove users to PractiTest and assign them to groups and projects directly through your SCIM integration.... - Published: 2023-10-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/10/october-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Create Effective AI-Powered Test Steps with the Smart Fox! Introducing the Smart Fox, PractiTest’s AI assistant, designed to simplify the process of creating steps for your scripted tests. Just provide a name and description for your test, and the Smart Fox... - Published: 2023-09-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/9/september-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Streamline BDD workflows with the new Cucumber Integration Incorporate your automated BDD test results into PractiTest using the FireCracker template for Cucumber. Read more about it here. CI/CD and Unit testing integration improvements We have added improvements to FireCracker, giving you... - Published: 2023-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/8/august-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product One Small UX/UI Step, One Giant Leap for You We are happy to announce a new UX/UI for Test Sets. This new look & feel will improve usability and help you test faster. This is another step towards a better UX/UI... - Published: 2023-07-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/7/july-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Monitor KPIs and objectives with the new Gauge graph Track key elements’ performance against their objectives using the Gauge graph. It allows you to define KPIs for a certain parameter, display a value of this parameter in a quantitative way, and... - Published: 2023-06-30 - Modified: 2024-10-13 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/6/june-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Markdown improvements We have aligned all PractiTest fields to have the most up-to-date markdown features including Run’s text areas. Working with Jira? Jira markdown is now translated correctly to PractiTest markdown and vice versa, allowing seamless integration and data flow between... - Published: 2023-05-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/5/may-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month PractiTest and Beyond 2023 Forrester Total Economic Impact study of PractiTest discovers a 312% ROI According to Forrester Total Economic Impact 2023, PractiTest can provide total benefits of up to $2. 4 million over three years. Want to learn more? Download your... - Published: 2023-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/4/april-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product The new navigation bar is now available for all users! The first phase of PractiTest new UI is now available for all users. Feeling the joy? Missing anything? We’d love to hear your feedback via our support team. BDD support for... - Published: 2023-03-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/3/march-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product PractiTest improved UX/UI is almost here! We are rebuilding PractiTest’s UX/UI for a better user experience, based on your feedback. The first stage, which includes the navigation bar makeover, will soon be available for everyone to enjoy it! ClickUp integration enhancement... - Published: 2023-02-28 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/2/february-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Create a Test Set based on Requirements PractiTest is introducing an easy way to build the execution of your requirements. From now on you can create a Test Set based on a requirement, and all the tests linked to this requirement... - Published: 2023-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2023/1/january-2023-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Test Set UI improvements Little updates that can make your job much easier: Sorting, filtering and pagination within the instances grid is now retained after refreshing/navigating to another screen View folder information inside a test set For xBot tests - client... - Published: 2022-12-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/12/december-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Jira comments two-way sync - now also available for Jira Server Ensure seamless communication between your teams by syncing Jira Server comments to PractiTest and PractiTest comments to Jira Server. Read more about it here. Clickup integration enhancements Avoid error-prone and... - Published: 2022-11-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/11/november-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Copy steps to test Working on a test and want to add a step from somewhere else? We added the option to copy a step into a test from the same test or from a different test. Clickup integration enhancements Working... - Published: 2022-10-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/10/october-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Jira cloud comments two-way sync Ensure seamless internal communication by syncing Jira comments to PractiTest and PractiTest comments to Jira (Currently available for Jira Cloud only). This feature is being released gradually. Read more about it here. Comment on a step... - Published: 2022-09-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/9/september-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Organize your data dynamically and automatically - Additional field types supported in Auto filters Using an auto filter, you can create automatic sub-filters for every value of your list type field. From now on, the auto filter can be applied also... - Published: 2022-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/8/august-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product View Items Assigned to You In the Account Landing Page, you can now see your assigned items (across all your projects), including assigned instances, to improve your productivity and help you focus on your work. Filters Improvement To help create better... - Published: 2022-07-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/7/july-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Find and Replace One of our most requested features is now live! From now on you can find and replace a phrase within selected entities (tests, test sets, issues or requirements) and fields (title, descriptions, customs text fields and so on).... - Published: 2022-06-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/6/june-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Filters improvements From now on, when creating a filter based on ‘Assign to’ a group, the filter will also include entities assigned to the members within this group. Focus on usability - Edit precondition in test run Run a test and... - Published: 2022-05-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/5/may-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Automation and API Creating a test via API? Now you can include the Test Type parameter and choose which test type you want it to be. Coming up Test Management 3. 0 - Shared webinar with Intellyx Analyst Join Joel Montvelisky,... - Published: 2022-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/4/april-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Import Tags and Estimated Duration fields Importing artifacts to PractiTest? From now on you can import Tags and Estimated Duration fields. Filter by TaskBoard lane Manage your testing entities as tasks and vice versa - Add another view of your entities... - Published: 2022-03-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/3/march-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Use Batch Edit to modify Test Type From users request to a feature - Editing the test type is now available when batch editing tests, adding more flexibility and customizability to your process. Onboarding new users just became easier - demo... - Published: 2022-02-28 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/1/february-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Testing Data Visibility and Organization - Multilevel Auto Filters Taking test data organization to the next level! With Multilevel Auto Filters you can now create a child Auto Filter, for each of the sub-filters of the parent Auto Filter. Read more... - Published: 2022-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2022/1/january-2022-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product AI-Based Test Management - Introducing PractiTest’s New Test Score Functionality The new Test Score functionality is based on the analysis of the actual testing in your projects, according to different parameters. With the help of the Test Score, you can easily... - Published: 2021-12-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/12/december-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product So, what did we have in 2021? Putting our users at the front, these are the main PractiTest areas we focused on, to help users release better, faster and with confidence: Automation - We are making PractiTest the most advanced test... - Published: 2021-11-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/11/november-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product ClickUp integration We keep on adding new integrations to our ecosystem and this time we are introducing ClickUp integration. From now on you can integrate ClickUp with PractiTest to report issues from PractiTest runs to ClickUp tasks and maintain overall testing... - Published: 2021-10-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/10/october-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Focusing on Automation - More parameters control in FireCracker From now on, you can also define parameters for tests and step names as they will appear in PractiTest, when defining field modification based on your surefile XML’s parsed results. Read more... - Published: 2021-09-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/9/september-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product More focus on automation API From now on you can create and update any automation field through API calls. To see all the API options, go here Coming up Automation: Embrace it, don’t be scared - webinar by Ajay Balamurugadas Learn... - Published: 2021-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/8/august-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Automation Test Management #1 - xBot improvements PractiTest automation framework, the xBot, is constantly improving. From now on, you can schedule your automation runs from within PractiTest to run on a daily, weekly or monthly basis or on a specific date.... - Published: 2021-07-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/7/july-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Multiple Integrations per account Want to integrate PractiTest with 2 different Jira accounts? With AzureDevOps and JIRA Server? Have a team that works with a project management tool and a bugtracker? This update is for you. From now on, you can... - Published: 2021-06-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/6/june-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product FireCracker improvements for better automation results configuration The new FireCracker version, lets you choose whether to include xml test-cases in separate tests in PractiTest or to have them as multiple steps in one PractiTest test. You can also create more than... - Published: 2021-05-30 - Modified: 2024-10-13 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/5/may-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product API Improvements for more accurate results From now on you can create or update steps in PractiTest using the API. Read more about it here Coming up PT labs: Create your Test Management Center of Excellence, By Joel Montvelisky June 16th,... - Published: 2021-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/4/april-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Customize the default view on all modules From now on you can customize columns on the main (All) grid view of Requirements, Test Library, Test Sets and Issues giving you more flexibility and a better view. Turn List fields to Multilist... - Published: 2021-03-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/3/march-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Assign entities to groups From now on, once enabled in project settings, you can assign an entity not only to one user but to a group of users (as defined under users & groups in project settings) Taking automation to the... - Published: 2021-02-27 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/2/february2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Intuitively and easily attach files and images From now on, you can attach files using one of the options below: Press the ‘Drop or click’ button Drag & drop into the button zone Drag & drop into description fields Paste link... - Published: 2021-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2021/1/january-2021-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Best test management for Jira - edit JIRA fields directly from PractiTest After adding the ability to map fields from Jira to PractiTest, you can now edit Jira fields’ values from PractiTest. This is one more step in making PractiTest a... - Published: 2020-12-22 - Modified: 2024-08-22 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/12/december-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Account overview page - cross project information, faster. This new landing page, centralizes all your account’s links and recents activities so you can view your responsibilities, actions and data across all your projects upon login. Run filter for graphs and reports... - Published: 2020-11-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/11/november-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Faster and easier Jira field integration settings Enjoy improved set up and display of your synchronized Jira fields within PractiTest. More Run Level visibility with new Graphs & Reports We keep adding more functionality to enhance your testing, this time with... - Published: 2020-10-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/10/october-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Filtering projects in project dropdown Working with more than 8 projects? This one's for you. From now on you will be able to search within your project dropdown list to get you to where you want faster and easier. PractiTest internal... - Published: 2020-09-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/09/september-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product GUI Improvements Run Steps Window running scripted tests is at the heart of manual testing. This is why we made the running window more user friendly Project drop down list working with multiple projects? In multiple accounts? Now you can navigate... - Published: 2020-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/08/august-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product The QA revolution is here - don’t stay behind! Manage your entire process of automation, manual and exploratory testing - all in one place We have added new functionality to improve the management and coordination of your manual and automated testing... - Published: 2020-07-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/07/july-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Test Management - including more of your automated testing! Within the next few weeks, the entire way you manage your Testing will take a shift up, by including more of your automation in it. PractiTest will include automation items in its... - Published: 2020-06-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/05/june-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Personal API Tokens (PAT) With a personal API token, you can give each user a unique access ONLY to the areas this specific user is permitted on. PAT is enabled in most modules and has the option to link a user... - Published: 2020-05-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/05/may-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Jira integration version 3. 0. 0 is live! No matter if you are working on Jira cloud, Jira Server, Jira Data center or the “No-Plugin” integration version, with this new version, your work with Jira and PractiTest will be smoother -... - Published: 2020-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/04/april-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product GUI enhancements to make your work easier – Drag & Drop - easily upload attachments to PractiTest – Runs count field - We added a field in the Test Instance grid of each Test Set, to reflect the number of runs... - Published: 2020-03-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/03/march-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product Auto filters When creating a filter based on a ‘list’ type field, Auto filters allow you to automatically create sub-filters based on the field’s list values. The filter is synced to the field and any change in the field settings will... - Published: 2020-02-28 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/02/february-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Product GUI enhancements To make your work easier. – Dashboard editing - Add and edit tabs and items quickly and easily with the new embedded edit icons on each graph. – Filter management - Add and manage filters easily with clear buttons.... - Published: 2020-01-31 - Modified: 2024-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2020/01/january-2020-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates from the past month Jira Server and Datacenter no-plugin integration: This new integration option doesn’t require you to install anything, and allows you to easily configure two-way integration between the two systems. Learn More PractiTest Labs: The first workshop session of PractiTest labs took place this... - Published: 2019-12-31 - Modified: 2024-09-22 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/12/december-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest 2019 has been a very productive year. Now that 2020 is knocking at our door, it is time to reflect on the changes we made this year - the top features we added to PractiTest, top events and activities and top awards we received New Report Types: Tabular with Steps... - Published: 2019-11-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/8/november-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some of our updates from the past month: Undelete for test sets (Beta) This new feature allows you to restore deleted test sets, including the run data of the instances that resides in the deleted sets. Learn More Export Account Users List We added the ability to export... - Published: 2019-10-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/8/october-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates of the past month: Jira Data Center Support We released a new plugin to Atlassian Marketplace that supports Jira Data center as well as Jira Server. Version Details Project Global History New feature that allows project admins to keep better track of project activities. Learn More... - Published: 2019-08-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/8/august-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates of the past month: Cross filters The cross filters feature allows you to create a filter in one module based on a filter in another module. This feature was requested by many of our users, and we are excited to announce its release! Read More Convert... - Published: 2019-07-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/7/july-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates of the past month: Linked entities columns A newly released feature, that allows you to view the traceability linkage easily from within the Requirements module and from the Test Library. Read More Tabular Traceability Report This new report shows the entire traceability workflow, starting from Requirements... - Published: 2019-06-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/5/june-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates of the past month: The State of Testing™ Report 6th edition is now live, and there is so much to learn from it! The State of Testing™ initiative seeks to identify the existing characteristics, practices, and challenges facing the testing community today in hopes of shedding... - Published: 2019-05-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/5/may-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some of the exciting changes and improvements we made to PractiTest in the past month. Jira filters import Second Jira improvement, that was asked by many of our users. With this new option, you can now import Jira filters as requirements or synch them as issues to your... - Published: 2019-04-30 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/4/april-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some of the exciting changes and improvements we made to PractiTest in the past month. Add custom fields from within an entity from now on, you can add new custom fields from requirements, tests, test sets, and issues directly. Read More Jira improvements we have released the first... - Published: 2019-03-30 - Modified: 2024-09-09 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/2/march-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some of the exciting changes and improvements we made to PractiTest in the past month. MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) Enforcement Beyond the extra security of MFA, and in addition to the regular login process, we have now added the option for account managers to enforce the use of MFA... - Published: 2019-02-28 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/2/february-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some of the exciting changes and improvements we made to PractiTest in the past month. New pricing Starting July 1st, we are changing the base price of our monthly license per user as follows: Enterprise Tester License will be $49 per month, instead of $45 per month. Professional... - Published: 2019-01-31 - Modified: 2024-08-25 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/2019/1/january-2019-updates/ - Categories: PractiTest Here are some updates to kick off the new year! Single sign-on is now a reality! If you are interested please contact us We have added a new type of report:: Tabular report with test steps for the Test Instances module. Use it in combination with your existing filters to... - Published: 2018-12-31 - Modified: 2024-08-22 - URL: https://www.practitest.com/updates/archive-posts/2009-2018/ - Categories: PractiTest December 2018 Updates Date: 2018-12-30 As 2018 concludes, we'd like to take this opportunity to review some of the main product updates that you should definitely be using in 2019 to improve your QA coverage and your general PractiTest experience: Exploratory Testing module: Run ET alongside your other tests. 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