15b-Introduction to TestRail

Summary

The meeting introduced test case management systems, focusing on TestRail’s role in organizing and tracking QA testing processes.
Attendees received a walkthrough of executing, writing, and organizing test cases in TestRail, including a practical demonstration using Google Maps as an example.
Details on setting up TestRail accounts and how to start practicing using its 30-day free trial were provided.
No final business decisions were made, as the session focused on training.

Test case management systems (TCMS) are web-based tools used to organize, manage, and track test cases for QA teams.
Core functions include test case creation, execution, and result tracking.
Popular enterprise TCMS options are TestRail, Zephyr, and QTest, which require paid subscriptions.
Open-source alternatives (Kiwi, TestLink, Nitrate) are available at low or no cost, supported by developer communities.

Demonstrated logging into TestRail and accessing the dashboard and project metrics.
Example project: Google Maps, with several test cases created and executed.
Showed how to start a test run, select relevant test cases, and record outcomes (pass/fail), including entering comments or bug IDs.
Metrics update automatically as test cases are executed, displaying pass rates.

Detailed walkthrough on creating a new project (e.g., Google Login Functionality).
Steps to add test cases: defining title, preconditions, steps, expected results, type (regression, smoke, etc.), and priority.
Demonstrated creating subsections and folders to organize test cases within a project.
Showed how to move test cases between folders and how to categorize them for better tracking.

TestRail offers a free 30-day trial, allowing individuals to practice all functionalities without payment or credit card.
Account setup steps covered: sign up, email confirmation, choosing a web address, and starting a new project.
Encouraged attendees to practice workflow: project creation, test case addition, organization, test run execution.