Feature Overview

A Test Request is an important tool in a project management system for recording and managing the execution of test cases. It helps testers organize and track testing tasks effectively, ensuring software quality. By using test requests, the Test team can manage the testing process in a structured way, improving both efficiency and accuracy.

Typical Use Scenarios

• Build Testing Management: In each development iteration, after developers complete tasks, they create a build and submit it for testing. The Test team uses a test request to manage all testing activities related to that build and to ensure build quality.
• Test Case Execution: During testing, testers link relevant test cases to a test request, execute them one by one, and record results. For example, when validating a newly released feature, testers can quickly find all related test cases via the test request and record execution outcomes.
• Test Progress Tracking: The Test Lead can track progress in real time by updating the status of the test request and communicating the current testing situation to the team. For example, the Test Lead can share the test request status during daily stand-ups to keep everyone aligned on test progress.

In Sanplex, the workflow is:

Create Build → Submit for Testing → Execute Test Request → Generate Test Report

1. Create a Build and Submit for Testing

After creating a build within an iteration, developers need to submit the completed work under that build for testing.

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2. Link Test Cases

In the newly created test request, use Link Test Cases to filter and link test cases from the case list into the test request.

You can quickly locate test cases by:

• searching based on the requirements linked to the build associated with the test request;
• or, filtering test cases by test suite to link relevant cases efficiently.

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3. Execute Test Cases and Manage Test Request Status

Execute the linked test cases one by one and record results such as Pass, Fail, and Blocked.

The test request status changes as testing progresses. Common statuses include Not Started, In Progress, and Completed. The Test Lead should update the test request status in a timely manner so team members can clearly understand current testing progress.

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