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Optimise software test management with Xray for Jira
Your test campaigns need to remain clear to the entire team. With Xray for Jira, organise test cases, executions and tracking to connect requirements with results. Develop practices that support traceability and discussions about product quality.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- DEV017FR Code
Presentation
Xray for Jira is a powerful test management plugin that integrates software quality effectively into collaborative projects. This course equips participants to make the best use of Xray by structuring tests, automating test campaigns and analysing results with its integrated reporting tools.
Combining theory and practice, it guides you through the complete setup of a testing project in Jira, through to its integration into an automation pipeline. You will also learn to apply best practices for efficient, scalable test management to support the quality of software deliverables.
Objectives
By the end of this Xray for Jira course, you will be able to:
- understand the role and key features of Xray for Jira;
- configure a testing project and manage permissions and settings;
- create, structure and organise manual and automated tests;
- execute test campaigns and analyse results;
- integrate Xray with Selenium and Cucumber automation tools;
- use reports and dashboards to track quality;
- apply best practices to optimise test management in Jira.
Program
Module 1: introductions
- Individual introductions and discussion of your expectations for the course.
- Overview of the programme and its objectives.
- Clarifying the challenges and agreeing on shared objectives.
Module 2: introduction to Xray for Jira
- Introduction to Xray: its place within the Jira ecosystem.
- Terminology and key concepts (tests, plans, executions).
- Xray's role in software quality management.
Practical exercise
- Explore the interface and configure basic features in Jira with Xray.
Module 3: configure and structure testing projects
- Creating and configuring a testing project in Jira.
- Managing roles and permissions in an Xray project.
- Configuring workflows specific to test campaigns.
Practical exercise
- Create an Xray testing project and configure permissions for different roles.
Module 4: manage manual and automated tests
- Creating and structuring manual tests.
- Integrating automated tests: files, results and references.
- Organising test plans and executions.
Practical case study
- Write a functional and automated test plan for a fictional web project.
Module 5: integrate Xray with automation tools
- Integrating Xray with Selenium, Cucumber and Jenkins.
- Automatically importing automated test results.
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines linked to Xray.
Practical exercise
- Simulate importing automated results into Xray through a CI tool.
Module 6: monitoring, reporting and best practices
- Using built-in reports and creating custom dashboards.
- Tracking defects and quality indicators.
- Best practices for maintaining efficient, scalable test management.
Practical exercise
- Develop a project quality dashboard using data from Xray.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- testers;
- test analysts;
- project managers;
- quality managers;
- developers;
- software engineers;
- Product Owners and Scrum Masters;
- anyone wishing to optimise test management in Jira with Xray.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- Proficiency in collaborative processes in Jira is recommended.
- Previous experience in test management or software projects.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- A progressive approach, suited to professionals with a technical foundation.
- Use of accessible tools (starting with Selenium IDE, then WebDriver).
- Guided exercises with enhanced support.
- A practical introduction to automation without excessive complexity.
- An experienced instructor using teaching methods adapted to non-developers.
Dates and sessions
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No upcoming sessions are currently available.