Methodology

Agile Testing in Jira

Sprint-based testing with Smart Collections, test cycles tied to sprints, and real-time dashboards - all inside Jira.

BesTest turns agile testing from a buzzword into a workflow: Smart Collections auto-build sprint regression suites, test cycles track execution against sprint goals, and dashboards give standup-ready visibility without leaving Jira.

BesTest Smart Collections automatically building test cycles from rules for sprint testing — Smart Collections auto-build test cycles from tags, modules, and priorities - keeping regression and sprint suites current without manual curation.

Implement Agile Testing with BesTest

Tag test cases by sprint scope

When grooming stories, create or link test cases in the Links tab on each Jira issue. Tag them with a module or component label so Smart Collections can pick them up automatically. No spreadsheets, no manual lists - every test case lives alongside the story it validates.

Create a Smart Collection for sprint regression

Set up a Smart Collection with rules like "module = Checkout AND priority >= High." BesTest evaluates the rules and assembles a test cycle automatically. When you add a new high-priority Checkout test case next sprint, it shows up in the collection without anyone remembering to add it.

Run a test cycle during the sprint

Create a test cycle from your Smart Collection (or manually). Assign testers, then execute using the built-in test player - step through preconditions, mark each step pass/fail, and log defects as linked Jira issues without switching tabs. The cycle tracks overall progress in real time.

Review dashboards in standup

Add BesTest dashboard gadgets to your Jira dashboard. They show pass rates, execution progress, and open failures for the current cycle. In standup, the team sees what passed, what failed, and what is blocked - no separate tool, no status meetings about status meetings.

Carry over failures to the next sprint

At sprint close, review failed and unexecuted test cases. Create a new cycle for the next sprint that includes carryovers plus new tests. Because Smart Collections rebuild dynamically, your regression baseline stays current even as stories are added or removed.

Built for Agile Testing

Smart Collections rebuild test suites from rules and JQL every time, so your sprint regression suite never drifts out of date - no manual curation every two weeks.

Test cases are stored as dedicated entities on the Forge platform - not as Jira issues - keeping sprint boards clean and avoiding issue count bloat.

The review workflow (submit, request changes, approve) lets developers and POs review test cases before execution. Each action is timestamped, creating an audit trail.

One-click project enablement means a new team can start testing in under a minute. No admin overhead, no configuration wizard.

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