Chart Configuration - Data Sources & Axes
Basic Settings
Chart Title (Required):
- Descriptive name for the chart
- Example: “Test Cases by Priority”, “Execution Trends Over Time”
- Should clearly indicate what the chart shows
Data Source (Required):
- Repository: Test case data from repository
- Executions: Test run and release execution data
- Requirements: Requirements data
X-Axis (Required):
- Primary dimension for the chart
- Options depend on selected data source
- Examples: Priority, Severity, Status, Test Type
Y-Axis (Required):
- Metric to measure
- Options depend on selected data source and X-axis
- Examples: Count, Status, Priority, Severity
Chart Type (Required):
- Visual representation format
- Options depend on data source and axes combination
- Examples: Bar, Line, Pie, Doughnut, Stacked Bar, Radar
Data Source Configuration
Repository Data Source
X-Axis Options:
- Priority
- Severity
- Test Type
- Automation Status
Y-Axis Options:
- Count
- Severity
- Priority
- Test Type
- Automation Status
Supported Chart Types:
- Bar, Line, Pie, Doughnut, Stacked Bar
Example Configurations:
- X: Priority, Y: Count → Bar Chart (Test cases by priority)
- X: Automation Status, Y: Count → Pie Chart (Automation coverage)
- X: Severity, Y: Priority → Stacked Bar Chart (Severity vs Priority)
Executions Data Source
X-Axis Options:
- Testcases
- Defects
- Requirements
Y-Axis Options:
- Count
- Status
- Priority
- Severity
- Test Type
- Automation Status
Supported Chart Types:
- Bar, Line, Stacked Bar, Pie, Doughnut
Example Configurations:
- X: Testcases, Y: Status → Stacked Bar Chart (Execution status breakdown)
- X: Defects, Y: Count → Bar Chart (Defects in executions)
- X: Requirements, Y: Count → Pie Chart (Requirements coverage)
Requirements Data Source
X-Axis Options:
- Requirements
Y-Axis Options:
- Count
Supported Chart Types:
- Bar, Line, Pie, Doughnut
Example Configurations:
- X: Requirements, Y: Count → Line Chart (Requirements over time)
- X: Requirements, Y: Count → Pie Chart (Requirements distribution)
Configuration Best Practices
Data Source Selection
- Repository: For test case analysis
- Executions: For test run and release analytics
- Requirements: For requirements tracking
Axis Configuration
- X-Axis: Choose meaningful dimensions
- Y-Axis: Select relevant metrics
- Compatibility: Ensure axes combination supports desired chart type
Chart Titles
- Be Descriptive: Clearly indicate what the chart shows
- Include Context: Mention data source or time period if relevant
- Keep It Concise: Aim for 50-80 characters
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