Hey folks!
I’m trying to find a cost-effective way to handle test cases in our Jira-based agile project. My teammate suggested creating a table in the ticket description to manually list tests, steps, expectations, and results. But I’m wondering if there are better options.
I’ve looked into some plugins, but they’re not in our budget right now. I also found a method using separate tickets for each test case, but I’m worried it might clutter our boards.
As web developers, our test cases are fairly straightforward to document. Does anyone have experience with free tools or clever workarounds for managing test cases in Jira? I’d love to hear your ideas!
Any suggestions would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
I’ve been in a similar situation, and we found a workaround that might help you out. We started using Confluence pages linked to our Jira tickets for test case management. It’s not perfect, but it’s free and integrates well with Jira.
Here’s how we do it: We create a Confluence page for each feature or component, listing all the test cases there. In the Jira ticket, we add a link to the relevant Confluence page. This keeps our Jira board clean while still giving us a centralized place for test cases.
The added benefit is that Confluence offers more formatting options, making it easier to organize and update test cases. Plus, you can use page templates to standardize your test case format across the team.
It takes a bit of setup initially, but it’s been a game-changer for us in terms of keeping everything organized without breaking the bank. Might be worth giving it a shot!
hey jess, have u tried using custom fields in jira? we set up a ‘test steps’ field for our tickets. its not fancy but works ok for basic stuff. you can even make a template n copy-paste it. might save ya some hassle vs makin separate tickets or messin with tables
Have you considered using Jira’s native issue linking feature? It’s a free solution that can help manage test cases without cluttering your board. Here’s how we implement it:
Create a separate project for test cases. Then, link these test case issues to your main project’s stories or tasks using the ‘is tested by’ relationship. This keeps your main board clean while maintaining traceability.
For documenting steps, we use the Description field with a simple markdown structure. It’s not as visually appealing as a plugin, but it’s functional and doesn’t cost extra.
To track results, we add a custom field for ‘Test Status’ with values like ‘Passed’, ‘Failed’, or ‘Blocked’. This gives a quick overview of test progress.
While it requires some manual work, this approach has served us well without incurring additional costs. It might be worth exploring for your team.