Hey everyone! I’m looking into switching from Jira Zephyr Squad to a different test management tool. But I’m worried about losing our test steps during the transition. I know Zephyr can export tests to CSV, but it doesn’t include the steps. Plus, once we turn off Zephyr, we can’t see the test steps in Jira anymore.
Does anyone know a good way to keep our test steps and move them to a new system? I’m hoping there’s a trick or method I haven’t thought of yet. It would be a real pain to lose all that info we’ve built up.
I’d love to hear about your experiences if you’ve done something similar. What worked? What didn’t? Any suggestions for tools that make this process easier?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can offer!
I’ve been through a similar migration process, and it can definitely be challenging. One approach that worked for us was using the Zephyr API to extract test case details, including steps, programmatically. We wrote a custom script that pulled all the data and formatted it into a structure our new tool could import. It took some effort, but it preserved all our test steps and other critical information.
Another option worth exploring is third-party migration tools. Some specialize in moving data between different test management systems and can often handle Zephyr Squad exports. They might be able to capture those elusive test steps that don’t come through in the standard CSV export.
Whichever route you choose, I’d strongly recommend doing a thorough validation of the migrated data in your new system before fully decommissioning Zephyr Squad. It’s crucial to ensure nothing gets lost in translation.
hey dave, i went thru this headache last year. we used xray test management plugin. it has a built-in migration tool for zephyr squad that grabs everything, including steps. worked like a charm for us. just make sure to do a trial run first to catch any hiccups. good luck with the switch!
I’ve actually gone through this migration process twice now, and it’s definitely not straightforward. One approach that saved us a ton of headaches was using Zephyr’s REST API to extract all our test case data, including those pesky steps. We wrote a Python script that pulled everything out and formatted it for our new tool (we went with TestRail). It took some time to set up, but it was worth it to keep all our historical data intact.
Another thing to consider is timing. We did the migration over a long weekend when no one was actively using Zephyr. This gave us plenty of time to troubleshoot any issues without impacting the team’s work. And definitely do a dry run first on a subset of your tests to catch any unexpected problems.
Whatever method you choose, make sure you have a solid backup of all your Zephyr data before you start. Better safe than sorry when it comes to preserving all that valuable test information you’ve built up over time.