Test case management

[Pamela Ward]

Is there a way to add test cases from multiple projects into a test run for test execution

[Michał Kowalewski_SolDevelo · Accepted solution]

Hi @Pamela Ward Welcome to the community!

I wonder if you are using some kind of test management application. In case you use our application - QAlity Plus - Test Management for Jira - it is possible to add your test cases from multiple projects and execute them within a test cycle.

Of course, you must have the required permissions of other projects to use their test cases.

If you have more questions about our application then I encourage you to contact us at this link. If it is not about our application, then, please ignore my message.

Kind regards,
Michał
SolDevelo Team 

[Pamela Ward]

Hi Michal,

I am using Tricentis plug in for JIRA, it's hard to image that all the plugins don't have this feature

[Michał Kowalewski_SolDevelo]

Hi Pamela,

Thank you for letting me know. In case you would like to see how our app works, feel free to book a demo session with us here. We're constantly improving our app based on our clients' needs.

Kind regards,
Michał
SolDevelo Team 

[ritvick_udasi]

Integrating test cases from multiple projects into a single test run for execution can be managed using test management tools or manual methods, depending on your testing environment. Here are some common approaches:

Test Management Tools:

1. Test Case Management Tools (TMTs): Utilize specialized tools like QMetry Test Management for Jira (QTM4J), TestRail, HP ALM, or Xray (for Jira) that allow you to aggregate test cases from multiple projects into a single test run. These tools often provide features to select test cases from various projects and organize them into test suites or test runs.

2. Custom Tagging/Labels: Tag or label test cases in each project with specific identifiers (e.g., tags, labels, or custom fields) that indicate their inclusion in a broader test run. Then, use filtering or search features in your TMT to gather all tagged test cases into a unified test run.

Manual Methods:

1. Spreadsheets or Documents: Create a master spreadsheet or document that lists test cases from different projects. This manual method requires meticulous organization and tracking of test cases across projects.

2. Copy-Paste: Manually copy test cases from different projects and paste them into a single document or test suite within your testing environment.

API/Scripting (if applicable):

1. API Integration: Some test management tools offer APIs that allow you to programmatically access and manipulate test cases. You could develop scripts that pull test cases from various projects using these APIs and then aggregate them into a new test run.

Considerations:

- Consistency: Ensure consistency in naming conventions or identifiers across projects to facilitate easy aggregation.

- Version Control: Be mindful of any changes made to test cases during execution and ensure that updates or modifications are appropriately synced back to the original projects.

Before selecting an approach, consider the scale of your projects, available tools, and the complexity of integration required. Test management tools often provide more streamlined and efficient solutions, especially for larger-scale operations, while manual methods can suffice for smaller-scale or one-time tasks.

[Carlos Garcia Navarro]

Hi @Pamela Ward ,

Welcome to the Community! Can you please elaborate a little bit more? Are you using a plugin to manage test cases? 

This other post may be helpful, if you're using Xray: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Marketplace-Apps-Integrations/Xray-connecting-tests-from-different-projects/qaq-p/2013800

[Pamela Ward]

Currently using Tricentis plugin for Jira