ALM Works

As the head of QA for ALM Works, I needed a quick, easy way to record results from my team’s testing checklists. Sadly, there wasn’t a tool on the market that really worked. So I asked our developers to add a customized column to my structure, and that’s how Structure.Testy (version 0) was born.

If you’re already familiar with Structure you know that it’s handy for processes you repeat - just deploy a new structure from a custom, purpose-built template. This is especially great for Agile testing, when you have a codified checklist of tasks covering every piece of your QA puzzle.

Structure.Testy allows you to add a special Test Run Column to any Structure. Pick a few settings, and that’s it! Now your tests are in full color. Add a Test Run column for every version, browser, or OS you’re rocking.

Test results can be recorded with a single click. It doesn’t get simpler than this.

Intuitive color-coding keeps the blockers front-and-center. Jira system admins can create custom statuses and color codes, too.

Structure.Testy features I love:

• The API’s a dream - Automated test results can be pulled in right beside the manual tests - check out this blog post for setup instructions.
• Test Result Rollup - The Structure’s parent issues make your test reporting clear as day. Parent issues can display either the most critical test result of the children, or a summary of all the results below.
• Regressions? All right! - Because each test is represented by a Test Run column, no need to duplicate the same issues every time you test. You can even reuse Test Runs to save time.

New Feature - Filter by test result

You asked, we listened! In the most recent version of Structure.Testy, you can filter for certain test results. Looking for tests that haven’t been run? Failed tests? Now it’s simple to narrow down your focus and look at only the tests that need some attention.

Ready to jump on the Structure.Testy train? Download it here from the Atlassian Marketplace. If you still need Structure to make it work, grab a free trial here first. My team loves it, I hope yours does too.

Pro tip: if you’ve already got a lot of in-flight testing to bring into Structure, use the power of a generator to instantly include any test issues that match your JQL. Happy testing!

Julia Atlygina is the Head of QA and Structure.Testy Product Owner for ALM Works. When she’s not inventing new features for Structure, she’s likely contributing to the JTalks open source project. Want to know more? Email her here