Agile Testing in Jira
Sprint-based testing with Smart Collections, test cycles tied to sprints, and real-time dashboards - all inside Jira.
BesTest turns agile testing from a buzzword into a workflow: Smart Collections auto-build sprint regression suites, test cycles track execution against sprint goals, and dashboards give standup-ready visibility without leaving Jira.
Implement Agile Testing with BesTest
Tag test cases by sprint scope
When grooming stories, create or link test cases in the Links tab on each Jira issue. Tag them with a module or component label so Smart Collections can pick them up automatically. No spreadsheets, no manual lists - every test case lives alongside the story it validates.
Create a Smart Collection for sprint regression
Set up a Smart Collection with rules like "module = Checkout AND priority >= High." BesTest evaluates the rules and assembles a test cycle automatically. When you add a new high-priority Checkout test case next sprint, it shows up in the collection without anyone remembering to add it.
Run a test cycle during the sprint
Create a test cycle from your Smart Collection (or manually). Assign testers, then execute using the built-in test player - step through preconditions, mark each step pass/fail, and log defects as linked Jira issues without switching tabs. The cycle tracks overall progress in real time.
Review dashboards in standup
Add BesTest dashboard gadgets to your Jira dashboard. They show pass rates, execution progress, and open failures for the current cycle. In standup, the team sees what passed, what failed, and what is blocked - no separate tool, no status meetings about status meetings.
Carry over failures to the next sprint
At sprint close, review failed and unexecuted test cases. Create a new cycle for the next sprint that includes carryovers plus new tests. Because Smart Collections rebuild dynamically, your regression baseline stays current even as stories are added or removed.
Built for Agile Testing
Smart Collections rebuild test suites from rules and JQL every time, so your sprint regression suite never drifts out of date - no manual curation every two weeks.
Test cases are stored as dedicated entities on the Forge platform - not as Jira issues - keeping sprint boards clean and avoiding issue count bloat.
The review workflow (submit, request changes, approve) lets developers and POs review test cases before execution. Each action is timestamped, creating an audit trail.
One-click project enablement means a new team can start testing in under a minute. No admin overhead, no configuration wizard.
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Sprint Testing in Jira
Integrate testing into your agile sprints with test cycles tied to sprint stories
Regression Testing in Jira
Automate your regression test cycles with smart collections and traceability
Test Case Review Workflow
Implement quality gates for test cases with built-in review and approval
Test Case
A documented set of conditions and steps used to verify that a software feature works as expected.
Test Cycle
A single iteration of testing a specific set of test cases, typically associated with a release or sprint.
Test Execution
The process of running test cases and recording the actual results.
Test Coverage
A measure of how much of the software or requirements are tested by test cases.
Regression Testing
Testing that verifies existing functionality still works after code changes.
Acceptance Criteria
The specific conditions a feature or user story must meet to be accepted by stakeholders.
Test Plan
A document outlining the testing approach, scope, resources, and schedule for a project or release.
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