PractiTest Updates

November 2024 Updates

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, along with their sets, instances, and runs. This enhancement streamlines your automation workflow, offering better traceability. Click here to read more.
  

• Track Linked Tests Progress with the New Requirements Status Bar
  We’ve introduced a new status bar to help you quickly assess the progress of tests linked to your requirements. The bar visually displays the status of all linked tests, using distinct colors for each status, and is divided into proportional segments based on the number of tests in each status. Learn more about this here.

• Improved Dashboard Filtering for Instances
  You can now filter instance-based dashboard items, such as Instance Execution Progress or Planned vs. Executed, by instance properties like status, date range, or any list field, enabling more focused and insightful visualizations tailored to your needs. Check out our dashboards documentation to learn more.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, December 11th, 2:00 PM EDT / 20:00 CET
  Sign up here

• Overcoming Challenges in QA Automation – Guest Webinar with Alex Pshe
  Looking to fast-track your transition into QA Automation but feeling stuck? Join Alex Pshe, a test automation expert who has guided over 200 QA professionals, as he shares his step-by-step guide for a successful transition. Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on December 11th!

PractiTest and Beyond

• Involved in the Software Release Management Process
  Curious about optimizing your software release cycle? Our latest article breaks down the key steps in the software release management process, offering practical insights to streamline your deployments and ensure smooth, error-free releases.

• Azure DevOps Testing: When Test Plans Aren’t Enough
  Struggling with limitations in Azure DevOps Test Plans? Discover how to enhance your testing capabilities with strategies and tools that go beyond the basics, ensuring more robust and efficient testing workflows. Read the blog here.

October 2024 Updates

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Azure DevOps Integration Improvements
  Our 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 alignment between the two platforms. Additionally, the new PractiTest panel in Azure DevOps allows users to create tests directly within Azure DevOps while enjoying complete traceability across both systems. Learn more about Azure DevOps integration here.

• Improved Visibility for Jira Filter Sync
  If you use Jira integration, you can now see the exact time your Jira filters were last synced into PractiTest, providing greater transparency and helping teams stay on top of the latest data updates. Click here for more information about Jira integration.

• Better Traceability for Linked Test Sets
  We’ve added a new column to the Test Library that shows which Test Sets are linked to each Test. In addition, when you add a new instance to a Test Set, you can view the linked Test Sets and even filter by Test Sets based on whether they have linked Tests or not, making it easier to track and locate the right data.

• Resizable Filter Tree
  Adjust the filter tree size to make it larger or smaller according to your preferences. Once set, this preference will automatically apply across all modules, offering a more personalized workspace.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, November 13th, 10:00 AM EDT / 16:00 CET
  Sign up here
  Can’t make it?
  Join us on Wednesday, November 27th, 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET

• Challenges in Test Automation – Guest Webinar with Daniel Knott
  Want to overcome common test automation challenges? Register now for our webinar with Daniel Knott on November 26th, where he’ll share insights on tackling test stability, CI/CD integration, and tool selection, along with practical solutions for effective automation.

PractiTest and Beyond

• Insights from the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle Report
  Check out our Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer Joel Montvelisky’s latest blog, where he shares key takeaways from the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle report. Learn about PractiTest’s recognition as a Sample Vendor and discover insights on the evolving landscape of testing.

September 2024 Updates

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Faster Continuous Jira Filter Sync for Corporate Accounts
  From 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 data stays up-to-date and aligned with Jira more efficiently.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00 AM EDT / 16:00 CET
  Sign up here

 

• Clean Web Testing – Guest Webinar with Gil Zilberfeld
  Want to improve your web testing practices? Register for our upcoming webinar with Gil Zilberfeld on clean web testing, where we’ll explore patterns, anti-patterns, and practical techniques to make your web tests easier to understand, write, and maintain.

 

• QA Team as a Business Value Enabler – PractiTest’s Customer Event
  Join us on October 29th, at 11 AM EDT / 16:00 CET to explore how QA can be perceived as a business enabler. Learn about the future of PractiTest, industry trends in AI-driven test management, and much more.

PractiTest and Beyond

• QA Transformation Today: Pragmatic Innovations for Enterprise Software Testing
  Explore our new ebook, QA Transformation Today, packed with real-world strategies to optimize enterprise-scale QA. Learn how to host a “Test Case Purge Party,” implement Adaptive Automation, and utilize Predictive Quality Analytics to streamline testing processes and improve outcomes. Download this FREE ebook and uncover game-changing approaches to accelerate your QA transformation.

 

• The Critical Role of User Acceptance Testing in Enterprise Application Success
  Check out our latest blog to uncover the key steps and best practices of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in enterprise applications. Learn how to navigate common challenges and implement solutions that guarantee your UAT efforts contribute to the overall success of your enterprise projects.

August 2024 Updates

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Revamped UI to Boost Your PractiTest Experience
  We’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 bar frees up screen space to help you focus on your testing data. Read the full blog for more details.

• Pin Your Favorite Filters
  Get quick and easy access to the filters you use most often by pinning your favorite filters to the top of the filter tree. This feature streamlines your workflow by reducing the time spent searching for frequently used filters. Learn more about Favorite Filters here.

• Launching New PractiTest Academy
  We are thrilled to announce the launch of PractiTest Academy! The new academy offers courses and exams to boost your knowledge and proficiency with PractiTest. After completing the courses and exams, participants will receive certificates to highlight their expertise. To register, click the ‘Get Certified!’ button within the platform.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, September 4th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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  Can’t make it?
  Join us on Wednesday, September 18th, 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET

• The Next Generation of Testing – Webinar with Joel Montvelisky
  Are you still using ALM/Quality Center for your software testing? Join us on September 18th for “The Next Generation of Testing: Leaving Quality Center Behind” to discover how modern test management solutions can better support agile, automation, and cloud environments.

• Elevating Software Testing and Compliance as Code – Guest Webinar with Baldvin Gislason Bern
  Join Baldvin Gislason Bern on September 25th for an insightful webinar to explore how integrating compliance into your testing practices can streamline processes and enhance quality. Register here!

• The Future of AI in Software Testing – K2view Webinar
  On September 12th, join Noa Segol from PractiTest and Amitai Richman from K2view as they cut through the hype to reveal real-world AI applications, emerging trends, and strategies to enhance your QA processes. Register now to navigate the future of AI in software testing.

PractiTest and Beyond

• Test Automation Strategy Checklist for 2024
  Check out our new blog post to ensure your automation strategies are up-to-date as it covers essential components for developing a robust test automation strategy that meets the demands of the current year. Read the full article here.

July 2024 Updates

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. Learn more about user management here.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, August 7th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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  Can’t make it?
  Join us on Wednesday, August 21th, 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET

PractiTest and Beyond

• 13 KPIs to Impress Leadership & Drive Business Value
  Feel like your QA team’s efforts go unnoticed? It’s time to step into the spotlight! Our latest eBook shows you how to showcase your QA team’s impact, align efforts with business objectives, and focus on the 13 KPIs that truly matter.
• Measuring Rest API Testing Coverage Automatically: A Practical Approach
  Missed our guest webinar with Julio de Lima? Watch the recording now to discover an incredible Python library that simplifies measuring Rest API testing coverage. Learn how to analyze endpoints, parameters, request methods, and status codes to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Top 11 Software Testing YouTube Channels for 2024
  Are you looking for a new way to enrich your knowledge? Check out our latest article featuring the Top 11 Software Testing YouTube Channels for 2024. Discover professional videos from experts and stay updated with the latest trends and insights in software testing.

June 2024 Updates

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 easier to find desired test sets quickly. Additionally, you can now expand the grid to full screen for better visibility and management of your test sets. 
• Find What You Need Faster with Enhanced Search
  When you search for an entity, a dropdown list will display the most relevant results categorized by entity type. You can click on a specific entity to open it or proceed to the advanced search, where you can easily refine and accurately narrow your search. Click here to learn more about our search functionality. 
• New Fields to Sync for an Even Better Jira Integration
  We’ve expanded our Jira integration capabilities to include three new fields: Component, Issue Type, and URL, ensuring more comprehensive data synchronization between PractiTest and Jira.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
  Join our customer success team for a dedicated session around reusability in PractiTest and ask everything you want to know.
  Wednesday, July 10th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET Sign up here
  Can’t make it?
  Join us on Wednesday, July 24th, 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET

PractiTest and Beyond

• Thinking Outside The Box: Cognitive Bias and Testing with Lisa Crispin
  Did you miss the recent webinar about the impact of cognitive biases on testing effectiveness by Lisa Crispin? Watch the recording now to learn strategies to identify and overcome cognitive biases and enhance creativity.
• Top 5 AI-Powered Tools for Software Testing
  Check out our list of the top 5 AI-powered tools for software testing in our blog. Discover the differences between these tools and understand how each can contribute to improving your testing work.
• Test Automation Frameworks – The Complete Guide
  Explore our latest article where we cover Test Automation Frameworks from A to Z, including their benefits, types, and common tools.