Smoke Testing in Jira
Quick sanity checks to verify critical functionality after deployments
Smoke testing validates that the most critical features work after a deployment. Learn how to create and maintain effective smoke test suites in Jira with BesTest.
The Challenge
Smoke tests need to be fast, focused, and always ready:
- •Identifying the absolute critical path tests
- •Keeping smoke suites small and fast (< 1 hour execution)
- •Running immediately after deployments
- •Quick feedback to the team
- •Maintaining smoke tests as the product evolves
How BesTest Helps
BesTest enables efficient smoke testing with speed-focused tools.
Focused Collections
Create a smoke collection with your most critical tests. Tag tests as "smoke" and they're automatically included.
Quick Execution
Smoke cycles are designed for speed. Execute from the test player with minimal overhead.
Instant Reporting
Dashboard shows smoke test status immediately. Know if the build is stable before investing in full testing.
Traceability
Link smoke tests to critical requirements. Ensure the most important functionality is always verified.
Key Benefits
How to Implement
Identify Critical Path
Select the 10-20 most critical user journeys that must work for the application to be usable.
Tag Smoke Tests
Tag these tests with "smoke" and high priority. Keep steps concise for fast execution.
Create Smoke Collection
Create a Smart Collection: "Tag = smoke". This auto-updates as you tag more tests.
Run Post-Deployment
Execute the smoke cycle immediately after each deployment. Report results within the hour.
Act on Results
If smoke fails, halt further testing and fix the deployment. If it passes, proceed to full testing.
Best Practices
- •Keep smoke suites small—15-25 tests maximum
- •Target < 1 hour execution time
- •Run smoke tests on every deployment, not just releases
- •Automate smoke tests where possible for CI/CD integration
- •Review and prune smoke suite quarterly
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