Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Revamped UI to Boost Your PractiTest Experience
  We’ve rolled out a new UI for the Top Bar and the Requirements, Test Library, and Issues modules. The module layouts offer advanced sorting capabilities, improved filtering, and faster load times, while the new top bar frees up screen space to help you focus on your testing data. Read the full blog for more details.

• Pin Your Favorite Filters
  Get quick and easy access to the filters you use most often by pinning your favorite filters to the top of the filter tree. This feature streamlines your workflow by reducing the time spent searching for frequently used filters. Learn more about Favorite Filters here.

• Launching New PractiTest Academy
  We are thrilled to announce the launch of PractiTest Academy! The new academy offers courses and exams to boost your knowledge and proficiency with PractiTest. After completing the courses and exams, participants will receive certificates to highlight their expertise. To register, click the ‘Get Certified!’ button within the platform.

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• PractiTest Live Training
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• The Next Generation of Testing - Webinar with Joel Montvelisky
  Are you still using ALM/Quality Center for your software testing? Join us on September 18th for “The Next Generation of Testing: Leaving Quality Center Behind” to discover how modern test management solutions can better support agile, automation, and cloud environments.

• Elevating Software Testing and Compliance as Code - Guest Webinar with Baldvin Gislason Bern
  Join Baldvin Gislason Bern on September 25th for an insightful webinar to explore how integrating compliance into your testing practices can streamline processes and enhance quality. Register here!

• The Future of AI in Software Testing - K2view Webinar
  On September 12th, join Noa Segol from PractiTest and Amitai Richman from K2view as they cut through the hype to reveal real-world AI applications, emerging trends, and strategies to enhance your QA processes. Register now to navigate the future of AI in software testing.

PractiTest and Beyond

• Test Automation Strategy Checklist for 2024
  Check out our new blog post to ensure your automation strategies are up-to-date as it covers essential components for developing a robust test automation strategy that meets the demands of the current year. Read the full article here.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Enhanced User Management for Account Owners
  From now on account owners can view a detailed breakdown of the current number of licenses in use and recent payments. Navigate to the Subscriptions and Payment tab in Account Settings to access this information. Learn more about user management here.

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• PractiTest Live Training
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PractiTest and Beyond

• 13 KPIs to Impress Leadership & Drive Business Value
  Feel like your QA team’s efforts go unnoticed? It’s time to step into the spotlight! Our latest eBook shows you how to showcase your QA team’s impact, align efforts with business objectives, and focus on the 13 KPIs that truly matter.

• Measuring Rest API Testing Coverage Automatically: A Practical Approach
  Missed our guest webinar with Julio de Lima? Watch the recording now to discover an incredible Python library that simplifies measuring Rest API testing coverage. Learn how to analyze endpoints, parameters, request methods, and status codes to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Top 11 Software Testing YouTube Channels for 2024
  Are you looking for a new way to enrich your knowledge? Check out our latest article featuring the Top 11 Software Testing YouTube Channels for 2024. Discover professional videos from experts and stay updated with the latest trends and insights in software testing.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• New Look for the Test Sets & Runs Module
  We’re excited to introduce a refreshed layout for the Test Sets & Runs module, designed to enhance efficiency and user experience. The screen includes a new search functionality for filters, making it easier to find desired test sets quickly. Additionally, you can now expand the grid to full screen for better visibility and management of your test sets.

• Find What You Need Faster with Enhanced Search
  When you search for an entity, a dropdown list will display the most relevant results categorized by entity type. You can click on a specific entity to open it or proceed to the advanced search, where you can easily refine and accurately narrow your search. Click here to learn more about our search functionality.

• New Fields to Sync for an Even Better Jira Integration
  We’ve expanded our Jira integration capabilities to include three new fields: Component, Issue Type, and URL, ensuring more comprehensive data synchronization between PractiTest and Jira.

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• PractiTest Live Training
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PractiTest and Beyond

• Thinking Outside The Box: Cognitive Bias and Testing with Lisa Crispin
  Did you miss the recent webinar about the impact of cognitive biases on testing effectiveness by Lisa Crispin? Watch the recording now to learn strategies to identify and overcome cognitive biases and enhance creativity.

• Top 5 AI-Powered Tools for Software Testing
  Check out our list of the top 5 AI-powered tools for software testing in our blog. Discover the differences between these tools and understand how each can contribute to improving your testing work.

• Test Automation Frameworks - The Complete Guide
  Explore our latest article where we cover Test Automation Frameworks from A to Z, including their benefits, types, and common tools.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Expand the Instance Grid for an Enhanced Experience
  Looking for a way to view more instances in the Instance Grid? Simply click the new ‘Expand’ button to enlarge the Instance Grid.

• Robot Framework Integration
  If you use Robot Framework for automation testing, you can now upload the xUnit results file directly to FireCracker to seamlessly report your automation test results to PractiTest. Click here to learn more about this integration.

• New Filter Search Functionality
  When you are adding a new Instance to a Test Set, linking a new entity to a Milestone, or linking between different entities (in the new UI), you can search for a specific filter that you wish to choose entities from.

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• PractiTest Live Training
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• Solving the Integration Testing Puzzle - A Guest Webinar With Bas Dijkstra
  Integration testing in distributed and microservices-based systems can be slow and unreliable. Contract testing, supported by tools like Pact and Pactflow, breaks down these challenges into manageable pieces. Join our webinar on June 19th at 11:00 AM EDT / 17:00 CEST to learn about the benefits and methodologies of contract testing, and see a live demo in action.
  

PractiTest and Beyond

• Top 5 ALM Quality Center Alternatives in 2024
  Is your test management solution outdated? ALM Quality Center’s complex UI, lack of modern integration, and high cost are driving teams to seek alternatives. Our article explores the top 5 alternatives, their features, pricing, and migration strategies.

• Beyond Hierarchical Structures: Agile Test Case Organization
  Hierarchical folder structures in test management are becoming outdated for complex projects. This blog covers how custom fields and dynamic filters can create a more adaptable test case management system.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• The Milestones Module is Officially Out!
  We’re thrilled to announce that our Milestones module is now available to all users! Milestones empower you to better manage and track projects and timelines, consolidate all relevant testing artifacts, and gain real-time insights with dedicated dashboards. Explore our help pages to discover more about the Milestones module.

• New Instance Detailed Execution Report with Attachments
  The new report includes the attachments that were added to each step of the last run, allowing you to dive even deeper into your test execution details and gain a comprehensive understanding. Click here to learn about this new report.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
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  Wednesday, May 8th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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• Optimizing Performance Testing - A Guest Webinar With Federico Toledo
  Join us on May 22nd for a groundbreaking session as Federico Toledo introduces the Performance Testing Pyramid model, revolutionizing testing strategies for Agile and waterfall methodologies. Explore unit-level automation, integrated service tests, and client-side performance insights for unparalleled testing efficiency.
  

PractiTest and Beyond

• Taming the Chaos - How to Manage Testing in Complex Environments
  Dive into our blog to understand key strategies and helpful tips to better manage your testing efforts in the modern and complex software testing environment.

• Test Case Library Health Assessment
  Feel like you’re drowning in test cases? Use this tool to determine whether your test case library is well-structured or in need of immediate reorganization.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Auto Sync Attachments to Jira Bug from a Test Run
  When running a test and clicking “Fail & Issue” to report a bug to Jira, added attachments will be synced automatically as well.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
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  Wednesday, April 10th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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• Thinking Outside The Box - A Guest Webinar With Lisa Crispin
  Have you ever heard the phrase “think outside the box” during your career in QA? If so, join Lisa Crispin on April 17th for a webinar about cognitive biases, their impact on the way we test products, and how to overcome them.

PractiTest and Beyond

• AI in QA Operations: Steps, Benefits, & Best Practices
  Delve into our recent blog to learn how AI influences QA processes, the advantages it offers, and strategies for efficiently implementing and harnessing its potential.

• How to Build Software Test Strategy On Ongoing Projects
  Discover how to enhance ongoing projects with the test strategy guide by Matthew Huesser, including analysis tools and practical implementation tips.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Introducing the New Milestones Module!
  The new Milestones module enables you to define high-level testing objectives with defined timeframes. The module is currently available for a small group of users, you have the opportunity to join this exclusive group. Interested? Reach out to our Support Team and start using Milestones. Click here to learn more about Milestones in PractiTest.

• Reorder Button in Instances Grid
  Have a lengthy list of instances in your Test Set? From now on you can easily control your instances’ order by clicking the ‘Reorder’ button.

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
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  Wednesday, March 13th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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• Managing the Test Data Nightmare - A Guest Webinar By Andrew Knight
  Join Andrew Knight for an insightful webinar about the world of test data management. In this talk, Andrew will delve deep into the strategies for handling both product data and test case data, offering practical solutions to avoid the nightmares that often plague testers.

PractiTest and Beyond

• How AI Can Revolutionize Software Test Management
  Dive into our latest blog to understand the impact of AI on test management. Discover real-world examples of how PractiTest test management platform leverages AI capabilities to increase efficiency in test management processes.

• End-To-End Testing: Process, Benefits & Applications
  Learn the importance, methods, best practices, and role of end-to-end testing in a recent article by Laveena Ramchandani.

Here are some updates from the past month

Coming Up

• PractiTest Live Training
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  Wednesday, February 7th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET
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  Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET

• Software Testing Horror Stories and Lessons Learned - LinkedIn Live
  Join us for a LinkedIn Live session hosted by Joel Montvelisky, Co-Founder and Chief Solution Architect at PractiTest, and Melissa Tondy, Head of Technology Enablement at Campminder. Uncover true notorious testing stories and valuable insights to avoid pitfalls in your career. Tuesday, February 13th, 9:00 AM MST / 15:00 CET - Sign up here

• 5 Practical Ways To Stand Out as a Leader - A Guest Webinar By Ajay Balamurugadas
  Don’t miss out on this enriching session, as Ajay Balamurugadas shares insights from 17+ years of experience on how to embark on a transformative journey into resilient leadership and practical tools for professional growth.
  Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, 9:00 AM EST / 15:00 CET

PractiTest and Beyond

• 8 Benefits of Using AI in Software Testing
  Wondering how AI can contribute to better software testing? Dive deep into James Westfield’s guest blog to unveil 8 incredible benefits that AI brings to the table.

• Integrating Accessibility Testing in Software Test Management
  From enhancing user experiences to compliance with legal standards the impact of accessibility testing is profound. Check out the recent blog by Federico Toledo of Abstracta, to discover the significance of accessibility testing to your QA work.

Here are some updates from the past month

Product

• Improve Your Test Steps Using the Smart Fox
  In addition to creating AI-powered test steps, the Smart Fox can now help you edit and improve your test steps. Shortening, expanding, changing tone, and fixing grammatical errors are all part of the enhanced capabilities of the Smart Fox. Read more about it here.
  

• Achieve Better Testing Control By Enforcing Run Order
  From now on you can create dependencies between tests. By enabling this feature, you make it mandatory for scripted tests to be executed sequentially, one after another, to ensure a more organized testing process. This is only available for Ultimate or Corporate accounts. Learn more about this capability here.
  

• Enhanced API Test Run Creation
  We enhanced our API capabilities, enabling you to create a test run also for Scripted Tests in addition to existing capability for Automated Tests. Check out our API documentation for more details.

• New Test Set UI Is Coming Soon
  During the first week of January, we will be launching the enhanced Test Set UI for general availability. Based on your feedback, we improved the look and feel, ensuring a better user experience and increased efficiency. Click here to learn more about the Test Sets & Runs Module.

Want to be among the first to try new features? Contact our Support team to get early access and share your insights.

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• Test Strategy On Ongoing Projects - A Guest Webinar By Matthew Heusser
  In this upcoming guest webinar, Matthew Heusser, Managing Director at Excelon Development, shows us how to streamline your testing strategy for maximum impact across all stakeholders, from executives to project and delivery managers. Join us on Wednesday, January 17th, 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET.

PractiTest and Beyond

• 2023 Year in Review: How Did Software Testing Evolve?
  Check out our blog to discover 2023’s main trends and challenges in software testing from AI to cybersecurity threats, and get practical tips to prepare better for 2024.

• The Guide For QA Roles and Responsibilities
  Explore our latest article to understand the different roles in software testing and the distinct responsibilities and essential skills needed for each position.