Reporting & Analytics Best Practices Guide

Using Analytics Effectively

Regular Reviews

  • Review test execution metrics weekly
  • Track test case coverage trends
  • Monitor defect rates and patterns
  • Identify areas needing attention

Observatory Panels

  • Create custom panels for key metrics
  • Track progress toward goals
  • Share dashboards with stakeholders
  • Use charts to visualize trends

Test Run Reports

  • Export reports for documentation
  • Share execution summaries with team
  • Track progress over time
  • Use reports for release planning

Metrics to Track

Coverage Metrics

  • Test case coverage by feature
  • Execution coverage percentage
  • Defect coverage (defects per test case)

Quality Metrics

  • Pass/fail rates
  • Defect discovery rate
  • Test case effectiveness
  • Execution efficiency

Progress Metrics

  • Test run completion rates
  • Average execution time
  • Team velocity
  • Release progress

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