Sprint Testing in Jira
Integrate testing into your agile sprints with test cycles tied to sprint stories
Sprint testing ensures that user stories delivered in each sprint are properly verified. Learn how to align test management with agile sprints in Jira.
The Challenge
Testing within agile sprints has unique pressures:
- •Limited time for test creation and execution
- •Tests needed as stories are developed
- •Tracking which stories are tested vs. not
- •Balancing new feature tests with regression
- •Reporting sprint testing status at stand-ups
How BesTest Helps
BesTest aligns naturally with Jira sprints for seamless agile testing.
Story-Linked Tests
Link test cases directly to user stories. See test status on the story itself.
Sprint Collections
Create Smart Collections that automatically include tests linked to current sprint stories.
Real-Time Progress
Dashboard shows testing progress for the sprint. Report at stand-ups with confidence.
Requirements Coverage
Link requirements to stories and tests. Know what's covered in each sprint.
Quick Test Creation
Familiar Jira-native interface lets testers create tests as fast as developers write code.
Key Benefits
How to Implement
Plan Testing in Refinement
During backlog refinement, identify testing needs for each story. Create high-level test scenarios.
Create Tests with Stories
As stories enter the sprint, create and link test cases. Use the review workflow for quality.
Execute During Sprint
Execute tests as features are completed. Don't wait until sprint end—test continuously.
Track and Report
Use the dashboard to track sprint testing progress. Report status at daily stand-ups.
Sprint Retrospective
Review testing metrics in retrospective. Identify improvements for next sprint.
Best Practices
- •Create test cases during sprint planning, not after
- •Test features as they're completed, not all at sprint end
- •Include testing in story acceptance criteria
- •Balance new feature tests with targeted regression
- •Track sprint velocity including testing effort
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