
<p>Software Testing is primarily an information-gathering process that assists stakeholders in making informed decisions. However, it can be problematic to gather information if the testing process is constantly interrupted by diversions and interruptions. <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/best-software-testing-tools-qas-are-using-in-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Software Testing tools</a> and test automation scripts can lead to false positives if proper measures and considerations are not taken when setting up the testing and automation process.</p>



<p>In this article, I will discuss some of the common causes behind false positives and provide you with some tips and tricks to help you avoid them during your <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">software test automation</a> process.</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#False_Positives"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> False Positives</a></li><li><a href="#Common_Causes_of_False_Positives_in_Software_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Common Causes of False Positives in Software Testing</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Flaky_Test_Automation_Scripts"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.1</span> 1. Flaky Test Automation Scripts: </a></li><li><a href="#2_Changing_Locators_Automation_Hooks"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.2</span> 2. Changing Locators (Automation Hooks): </a></li><li><a href="#3_Unstable_Test_Environment"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.3</span> 3. Unstable Test Environment: </a></li><li><a href="#4_Impractical_Test_Sequence"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.4</span> 4. Impractical Test Sequence: </a></li><li><a href="#5_Configuration_Issues"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.5</span> 5. Configuration Issues: </a></li><li><a href="#6_Script_Development_Execution_on_one_specific_machine"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.6</span> 6. Script Development &amp; Execution on one specific machine: </a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Impact_of_False_Positives"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Impact of False Positives</a></li><li><a href="#Avoiding_False_Positives_in_Software_Testing"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Avoiding False Positives in Software Testing</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Auto-Healing_Locators"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.1</span> 1. Auto-Healing Locators: </a></li><li><a href="#2_Robust_Locators_Automation_Hooks"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.2</span> 2. Robust Locators (Automation Hooks): </a></li><li><a href="#3_Automatic_Retry_Reruns"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.3</span> 3. Automatic Retry / Rerun(s): </a></li><li><a href="#4_Scheduling_test_runs_periodically_to_ascertain_stability"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.4</span> 4. Scheduling test runs periodically to ascertain stability: </a></li><li><a href="#5_Develop_execute_on_separate_machines"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.5</span> 5. Develop &amp; execute on separate machines: </a></li><li><a href="#6_Plan_Testing_across_Layers"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.6</span> 6. Plan Testing across Layers: </a></li><li><a href="#7_Refreshing_Test_Environment"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.7</span> 7.  Refreshing Test Environment: </a></li><li><a href="#8_Verbose_Logging_Observability"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.8</span> 8. Verbose Logging &amp; Observability</a></li><li><a href="#9_Using_Contract_Verification_Scripts"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">4.9</span> 9. Using Contract Verification Scripts: </a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 class="has-text-align-left" id="h-false-positives"><span id="False_Positives"><strong>False Positives</strong></span></h2>



<p>False Positives are commonly observed due to:</p>



<ul><li>Errors in software test automation scripts</li><li>Instability in the <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-environment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test environment</a></li><li>Failures due to third-party libraries or cooperating processes, etc.</li></ul>



<p>If you are into software test automation, you may have already seen false positives like:</p>



<ul><li>Automation Test Script Failure due to changing locators</li><li>Test Pipeline Failure due to Build Issue(s), etc.</li></ul>



<h2 class="has-text-align-left" id="h-common-causes-of-false-positives-in-software-testing"><span id="Common_Causes_of_False_Positives_in_Software_Testing"><strong>Common Causes of False Positives in Software Testing</strong></span></h2>



<p>Now that we have an understanding of what a false positive is, let&#8217;s look at the common causes:</p>



<h3 id="1-flaky-test-automation-scripts"><span id="1_Flaky_Test_Automation_Scripts"><strong>1. Flaky Test Automation Scripts: </strong></span></h3>



<p>It is one of the most common reasons behind false positives during software test automation. Flakiness or instability can be due to many factors. Some of the popular ones are:</p>



<p>i. Poor design of test scripts</p>



<p>ii. Non-modular / non-maintainable code structure</p>



<p>iii. Non-clean code</p>



<p>iv. Poor testability of the application</p>



<p><strong>Read here &#8211; all about <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/flaky-test/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flaky Test</a></strong>.</p>



<h3 id="2-changing-locators-automation-hooks"><span id="2_Changing_Locators_Automation_Hooks"><strong>2. Changing Locators (Automation Hooks): </strong></span></h3>



<p>Regardless of the test automation platform, a common feature is the reliance of automation on some hooks or locators. If these hooks change too frequently or are not defined in a robust way, it may lead to frequent false positives followed by an investigation and fixing time. Commonly used automation hooks are:</p>



<p>i. XPaths</p>



<p>ii. JSON Paths</p>



<p>iii. XML Paths, etc.</p>



<h3 id="3-unstable-test-environment"><span id="3_Unstable_Test_Environment"><strong>3. Unstable <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-environment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Test Environment:</a> </strong></span></h3>



<p>There are a number of factors that can directly or indirectly affect the state of a system and the environment in which it is being tested. Some of such factors are:</p>



<p>i. The current and changing state of the system </p>



<p>ii. Dependent processes and their effects on the test environment</p>



<p>iii. Version changes</p>



<p>iv. Breaking contracts</p>



<h3 id="4-impractical-test-sequence"><span id="4_Impractical_Test_Sequence"><strong>4. Impractical Test Sequence: </strong></span></h3>



<p>In some cases, a test depends on specific business logic. Ex: Reading software from a device makes sense if you have already written software for the device. If someone wants to test the read functionality but does it after a delete software test, it will just lead to an impractical test sequence and a false positive.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Write Software &#8211;&gt; Read Software</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Delete Software &#8211;&gt; Read Software</p>



<h3 id="5-configuration-issues"><span id="5_Configuration_Issues"><strong>5. Configuration Issues: </strong></span></h3>



<p>Most complex software have a configurable build, and deployment system. When such configuration is not managed properly, it can lead to a range of configuration-related issues. Oftentimes, the configuration(s) is done manually, which can lead to unintended issues</p>



<p>Also, as an automation engineer, does your test suite consider specific versions of each dependency? Does it also consider the test environment states? Do your automation scripts use the setup and teardown (cleanup) modules to set up the test environment?</p>



<h3 id="6-script-development-execution-on-one-specific-machine"><span id="6_Script_Development_Execution_on_one_specific_machine"><strong>6. Script Development &amp; Execution on one specific machine: </strong></span></h3>



<p>Scripts that only run on local machine is mostly FLAKY. Script developers often ignore factors that may change on other machines when developing a script for a specific machine. Moreover, Programs don&#8217;t do what they haven&#8217;t been told to pay attention to, which leads to false positives.</p>



<h2 class="has-text-align-left" id="h-impact-of-false-positives"><span id="Impact_of_False_Positives"><strong>Impact of False Positives</strong></span></h2>



<p>False positives often end up creating a ripple of side effects. It can impact testing in ways you might not expect. Here is how false positives can impact your testing:</p>



<p><strong>1. Loss of time:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>i. In going through logs</p>



<p>ii. In investigating the problem</p>



<p>iii. In reproducing the test steps</p>



<p>iv. In fixing the test scripts, environment, etc.</p>



<p><strong>2. Noise in Automated Testing Cycles</strong></p>



<p><strong>3. Loss of credibility &amp; integrity:</strong> False positives from your software test automation is inversely proportional to your test process credibility.</p>



<p><strong>4. Defocus on the actual information gathering process (testing)</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>“The more you go in one direction, the far you go from the opposite direction.”</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Jerry Weinberg</em></strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left">The best strategy to deal with false positives is by avoiding them in the first place. To prevent false positives, here are some tips and tricks:</p>



<h3 id="1-auto-healing-locators"><span id="1_Auto-Healing_Locators"><strong>1. Auto-Healing Locators: </strong></span></h3>



<p>If you have ever attempted GUI App automation, you already know about the challenge of continuously changing locators. However, a good automation solution will allow multiple locators to identify GUI elements that can be used to make the system self-heal in the event of a locator failure. Ex: <a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Testsigma</strong></a> provides the facility of auto-healing locators by default.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="2-robust-locators-automation-hooks"><span id="2_Robust_Locators_Automation_Hooks"><strong>2. Robust Locators (Automation Hooks): </strong></span></h3>



<p>Writing robust locators is a craft and requires a good understanding of the element lookup process. Learning how to write robust and stable locators is always a good investment.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="3-automatic-retry-rerun-s"><span id="3_Automatic_Retry_Reruns"><strong>3. Automatic Retry / Rerun(s):</strong> </span></h3>



<p>Automatic retry/rerun strategy can help you know the consistency of the issue. In some cases, the issue can be due to a momentary glitch in the test environment. Automated rerun strategies confirm this and save you time investigating a false positive.</p>



<h3 id="4-scheduling-test-runs-periodically-to-ascertain-stability"><span id="4_Scheduling_test_runs_periodically_to_ascertain_stability"><strong>4. Scheduling test runs periodically to ascertain stability: </strong></span></h3>



<p>A script not running is as good as a script, not present. Testing scripts should always be run periodically to ensure the stability of the environment, product, test scripts, infrastructure, etc.</p>



<h3 id="5-develop-execute-on-separate-machines"><span id="5_Develop_execute_on_separate_machines"><strong>5. Develop &amp; execute on separate machines: </strong></span></h3>



<p>Running regression tests on separate machines is a good strategy to avoid the pitfall of flaky scripts. Testing on separate machines helps reduce the likelihood of flakiness. You can also run headless tests or use docker containers or cloud systems. Read about <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/selenium-headless/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selenium Headless Tests</a></p>



<h3 id="6-plan-testing-across-layers"><span id="6_Plan_Testing_across_Layers"><strong>6. Plan Testing across Layers: </strong></span></h3>



<p>Planning entire testing on one layer can be a bad strategy in most cases. Testing should always be planned across several layers. Also, consider the flakiness index of different layers. Flakiness Index: UI &gt; API &gt; Unit</p>



<h3 id="7-refreshing-test-environment"><span id="7_Refreshing_Test_Environment"><strong>7.  Refreshing <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-environment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Test Environment</a>: </strong></span></h3>



<p>Test Environment and state can lead to false positives in your test results. Things that generally help to avoid such issues are:</p>



<p>1. Resetting State</p>



<p>2. Using Hooks</p>



<p>i. Setup </p>



<p>ii. Teardown </p>



<p>3. Spinning up docker containers, etc. </p>



<h3 id="8-verbose-logging-observability"><span id="8_Verbose_Logging_Observability"><strong>8. Verbose Logging &amp; Observability</strong></span></h3>



<h3 id="9-using-contract-verification-scripts"><span id="9_Using_Contract_Verification_Scripts"><strong>9. Using Contract Verification Scripts: </strong></span></h3>



<p>If you are <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/api-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testing API</a>(s) that depends on contracts, then it is always good to run scripts that:</p>



<p>i. Monitor Contracts</p>



<p>ii. Monitor Dependencies</p>



<p>For all our visual readers, I have summarized this entire article in the form of this <a href="https://xmind.app/m/sxBCik/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mind map</a>.</p>



<p>We hope you learned something about false positives and how to avoid them during the testing process through this article.</p>



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<p>Here we&#8217;ll look at some of the best qTest alternatives available today. So, read on to find the right one for you!</p>



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<h2 id="h-why-do-people-choose-qtest"><span id="Why_Do_People_Choose_qTest"><strong>Why Do People Choose qTest?</strong></span></h2>



<p>Tricentis qTest is a modern automated testing software that lets you put your business processes to the test. This powerful solution gives in-depth reports to help you pinpoint bugs and make quick fixes to your test case.&nbsp;</p>



<p>When it comes to testing speeds, it’s one of the fastest cloud-based automation testing tools out there. The UI is designed to help you navigate the planning and execution of tests.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The tool is so flexible that it can scale alongside your enterprise. It supports almost every browser, enabling your business to take full advantage of its utilities.</p>



<h2 id="h-the-top-qtest-alternatives"><span id="The_Top_qTest_Alternatives"><strong>The Top qTest Alternatives</strong></span></h2>



<p>We have taken the time to review some of the best options to give you a list of our top 5 picks.</p>



<h3 id="testsigma"><span id="Testsigma"><strong><a href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma</a></strong></span></h3>



<p>The first best qTest alternative on our list is Testsigma, a testing extension that enables teams to collaborate on projects seamlessly. The testing automation tool has unique reporting feature that lets you create customized reports, take screenshots, and record videos of test execution, which can be viewed by all project participants in real time.</p>



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<p id="h-testsigma-vs-tricentis-qtest"><strong>Testsigma vs Tricentis qTest</strong></p>



<p>Though Tricentics qTest allows project participants to collaborate on each test suite, Testsigma can be the more efficient software. As a result, even with slow internet speeds, Testsigma could deliver reports and test results faster.</p>



<p>While both these testing automation tools offer built-in JIRA sync, Testsigma does a lot more in terms of integration with other software and systems. Its complete REST-API allows effortless integration with third-party systems, DevOps, and test automation.&nbsp;</p>



<p id="h-key-features"><strong>Key Features</strong></p>



<ul><li>Efficient testing suite that delivers fast results</li><li>Unique reporting method allows participants to use screenshots and video clips</li><li>Real-time collaboration keeps all members aligned with the latest bugs and reports</li></ul>



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<h3 id="kualitee"><span id="Kualitee"><strong>Kualitee</strong></span></h3>



<p>When it comes to alternatives, a close second is the Kualitee test management tool. The tool offers both manual and automated testing controls, giving you more flexibility over each test case.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The tool lets you get to the bottom of your defect logs and traces back to the errors you might have made. This allows quick bug fixes to get your test up and running again. You can also choose to export the reports in a range of selected formats. This is one of the top competitors in mobile app testing.</p>



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<p id="h-kualitee-vs-tricentis-qtest"><strong>Kualitee vs Tricentis qTest</strong></p>



<p>When comparing the two, Kualitee seems to be the perfect alternative for small teams to hop on a project. They have a set community plan which is accessible for free to users.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This community plan helps you understand how it works during the initial test case input stages. On the other hand, qTest is free to use for 14 days, after which you need to purchase pay per year to use the tool.</p>



<p>Furthermore, we loved the Kualitee app that lets you set manual tests and edit them on the go. Since all your logs are saved to the cloud instantly, you can practically test out your cases from anywhere in the world. qTest does have an offline testing app, but it isn’t as user-friendly and detailed.&nbsp;</p>



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<p id="h-key-features-1"><strong>Key Features</strong></p>



<ul><li>Free community plan for small groups</li><li>Mobile app allows testing activities on-the-go</li><li>In-app bug reporting system optimizes mobile app testing</li><li>Easy transition of testing assets from previous tools</li></ul>



<h3 id="test-rail"><span id="Test_Rail"><strong>Test Rail</strong></span></h3>



<p>Another top test automation solution that competes well with Tricentis qTest is TestRail. It is a test case and management tool that helps bring all your automated and manual testing needs into an organized format.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Using the easy-to-use web UI, QA teams can create test cases, manage them and coordinate all your plans in one place.</p>



<p>The tool solely focuses on test management and provides an efficient workflow. It also integrates well with JIRA and Jenkins, so you should have no trouble creating complicated test cases.&nbsp;</p>



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<p id="h-testrail-vs-tricentis-qtest"><strong>TestRail vs Tricentis qTest</strong></p>



<p>The web interface is simple and ergonomic, allowing easy navigation and quick test runs. The categorized menu and in-depth reports will give you a clear view of your test results.&nbsp;</p>



<p>However, it does not come with document management and defect tools, so you will need to purchase them separately from other vendors.</p>



<p>Nowadays, most test management suites come with a lot of additional tools such as defects, requirements, and document management. TestRail is perfect for organizations solely focused on a test management tool minus all the extra stuff. It is also more budget-friendly than qTest.&nbsp;</p>



<p id="h-key-features-2"><strong>Key Features</strong></p>



<ul><li>Detailed test case execution, control, and monitoring</li><li>Modern, easy-to-use web user-interface&nbsp;</li><li>Seamlessly integrates with JIRA and Jenkins</li><li>Offers real-time test case progress tracking</li></ul>



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<h3 id="zephyr-e"><span id="Zephyr_E"><strong>Zephyr E</strong></span></h3>



<p>Among testing tools, Zephyr has been making quite the name for itself. Their software testing and management solutions are used in over 100 countries by millions of users.</p>



<p>The company offers robust end-to-end solutions that help organizations make proper use of DevOps, automation, and analytics tools. Zephyr’s model is highly scalable and provides long-term support for companies and teams globally.</p>



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<p id="h-zephyr-e-vs-tricentis-qtest"><strong>Zephyr E vs Tricentis qTest</strong></p>



<p>Zephyr offers similar testing automation, analytics, and DevOps tools as Tricentis qTest. However, its ability to link bugs to an execution process along with detailed traceability reports is what sets it apart.&nbsp;</p>



<p>qTest also offers in-depth bug testing and traceability, but Zephyr&#8217;s UI is easier to go around, saving QA engineers time and effort.</p>



<p>Moreover, they tend to respond quickly to their hardworking support team. While the tool features a JIRA dashboard that should be fairly easy to use, certain bugs can pop up. Their team works quickly to analyze and solve any problems you report, which in turn makes the software better for the next person.</p>



<p id="h-key-features-3"><strong>Key Features</strong></p>



<ul><li>In-depth traceability reports to link bugs from test cases</li><li>Integrates with other software easily due to extensive API and plugins support</li><li>Features a sleek and user-friendly JIRA dashboard</li><li>Makes collaboration between team members easy with document sharing capabilities</li></ul>



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<h3 id="github"><span id="GitHub"><strong>GitHub</strong></span></h3>



<p>One of the top alternatives to the qTest testing platform is GitHub. On Capterra, they managed to secure the top performer award for <a href="https://www.capterra.com/issue-tracking-software/">Issue Tracking Software</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>They are the perfect option not only for small teams but also for large companies who don&#8217;t want to spend thousands on a testing tool. GitHub offers testing and collaboration tools, monitoring test cases, reporting and analytics, and third-party software integrations.</p>



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<p id="h-github-vs-tricentis-qtest"><strong>GitHub vs Tricentis qTest</strong></p>



<p>Compared to Tricentis qTest, GitHub&#8217;s testing platform is simpler to use and quite handy when it comes to collaborating with teams. The detailed reporting system helps set deadlines and monitor and track individual testing progress while keeping everybody in line with the bigger picture.</p>



<p>In addition, GitHub offers deployment of their services on the cloud, SaaS, or any web-based devices. Besides, they offer Windows and Mac support like qTest with additional assistance for browsers on Android, iPhone, and iPad.</p>



<p id="h-key-features-4"><strong>Key Features</strong></p>



<ul><li>Offers real-time progress checking for separate projects</li><li>Provides training videos for beginners</li><li>Features in-depth analytics reports and project management</li><li>Integrates well with other third-party software</li></ul>



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<h3 id="h-final-words"><span id="Final_Words"><strong>Final Words</strong></span></h3>



<p>After thoroughly testing our options, it is safe to conclude that Testsigma is the best qTest alternative. The tool is super easy to use and allows importing previous test assets from other software.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Picking the right test automation tool will depend on your budget and priorities. Nonetheless, all the alternatives listed above are efficient and should provide satisfactory service.</p>





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<p>The iterative approach to software development emerged around the 1990s. What started as a small co-located, self-sustaining team approach was widely adopted by many development teams. The agile mindset paved way for multiple development frameworks, including the infamous “Scrum methodology”. </p>



<p>With time, processes undergo metamorphoses, during which a few unpleasant practices sneak in causing distractions within the teams. This article focuses on a few unpleasant software testing distractors within an Agile Scrum team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The below agile testing distractors may not have a significant impact in plain sight, if left unattended they may cause potential harm in the long run.&nbsp;</p>



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Muted_Refinement_sessionsnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> Muted Refinement sessions&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Absence_of_testing_notesnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Absence of testing notes&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Separate_QA_boardnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Separate QA board&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Ignored_test_effortsnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> Ignored test efforts&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Commenting_defectsnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Commenting defects&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#Piggybacking_testersnbsp"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Piggybacking testers&nbsp;</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-muted-refinement-sessions"><span id="Muted_Refinement_sessionsnbsp"><strong>Muted Refinement sessions&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sXomQO3fUniztvQJkVhL5aaLVmojX6kgllxDRl6VcT_oVXcPEXhht-HsWY2Bdq-4Exi56oTV2JAMnvJ8q87DolB5JnwVaSlyB2EwCGksvBfeQRVsSerCo31HmogvGa4MksGSV0BRZ3cGBnGbe-c" alt="Muted Refinement sessions" width="400" height="400"/><figcaption>The unpleasant phenomenon in Agile testing 1&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div>



<p style="padding-top: 20px">By default, the complexity of a user story is linked to developmental effort conveniently ignoring the testing effort involved. Sometimes implementation would hardly take any time but, the impact of this change stimulates a larger blast radius which significantly boosts the time required for testing. </p>



<p>A user story is complete and common understanding is established only if the story is addressed in 360degrees. Test implications should be considered during refinement sessions. Test <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/quality-engineering-discussions-with-james-espie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">engineers should facilitate this discussion</a> with the product owner and the wider development team during the refinement session.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="absence-of-testing-notes"><span id="Absence_of_testing_notesnbsp"><strong>Absence of testing notes&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<p>Refinement sessions provide a good opportunity for the PO(Product Owner) and the development team to scrub through the user story and add more details. Breaking down a user story into implementable tasks, clarifying any open questions, and validating certain aspects of implementations are the main aim of refinement meetings. However, most of the teams miss out on capturing the test notes.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Let us first discuss what a testing note is?&nbsp;</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom: 30px">The supplemental details required to execute the tests for that particular user story is called a testing note. It can be any details like &#8211; test data, plugin requirements, dependency on external services, test limitations, test relevancy, etc.</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5vtx-1rhghBdiJ_9puW34i9d3j70PtyOIeClmqtcu9n765OorbqDPmzfsHe2GodvqESTJ_rpKrSIDCJ3sbs82ZHiiPEH7FbY3Kyhki6Ov4-nrkjM_-U1Hm0cG-BEf3N-B4w-c2oCWciOqz12dF8" alt="Absence of testing notes" width="400" height="400"/><figcaption>The unpleasant phenomenon in Agile testing 2&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div>



<p style="padding-top: 20px">In real-world projects, not all stories can be tested in all environments.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For example: develop or test environments have limited configuration capacity and files of certain sizes cannot be processed. Capturing testing notes helps teams to bring clarity and a shared understanding of how a particular scenario can be approached. It also gives POs a good opportunity to understand the hidden risks.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="separate-qa-board"><span id="Separate_QA_boardnbsp"><strong>Separate QA board&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<p>Mainstream scrum boards restrict by displaying only the user stories movement across swim lanes. However, an agile <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/how-to-be-an-active-tester/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tester performs much more test activities</a> than just the new feature testing or regression testing. For example:&nbsp;</p>



<p>1. Supporting small hot-fixes&nbsp;</p>



<p>2. Short enhancements&nbsp;</p>



<p>3. Legacy applications support&nbsp;</p>



<p>4. Usability testing&nbsp;</p>



<p>5. Automating the user stories&nbsp;</p>



<p>6. Maintenance of automated scripts&nbsp;</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom: 30px">7. TestOps etc</p></p>



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<p>By and large development teams remain unaware of any of these activities. Agile development team tasks should be as transparent as possible. The available capacity of every team member should be taken into account before pulling in sprint tasks. </p>



<p>Especially the automation tasks are separated out to different scrum boards, this is detrimental in a long run. To stop this from becoming a major distractor, all the peripheral test activities should be made visible in the sprint scrum board to account for overall delivery within the agile scrum team.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The idea is not to completely discourage having a separate QA scrum board, this can be handy in some <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/agile-automation-testing-safe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scaled agile</a> teams when multiple scrum teams have to coordinate several tasks. However, the clarity of what should stay away from mainstream scrum boards should be given a thought.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="ignored-test-efforts"><span id="Ignored_test_effortsnbsp"><strong>Ignored test efforts&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<p>After scrubbing and combing the backlog in the refinement session, PO prepares a prioritized backlog list which will be presented in a scrum planning meeting. The development team maps each task against the size which implies the effort required to implement the story. Planning is a crucial scrum activity, and most teams miss out on taking testing efforts into account.&nbsp;</p>



<p><p style="padding-bottom: 30px">This is an anti-pattern in agile methodology. A story is considered to be complete only if it goes through development and testing activities. Agile teams should encourage every team member to actively participate in the planning poker session. Test Engineers should confidently step forward to provide their view on the user stories during the planning meetings.</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NBe9UdY9kggu_biAxAuULTkvu9_TC8_E21miSZPLUwthN6hV9RZn5tMnuTVBmVVRDZfbBqTATQvgRR_XmO_AGerigjrD7j52oEh5Clh1vTYtSwKMukFWwDokguIa8WuAib_5rYaNim2BocT7zcA" alt="Ignored test efforts" width="400" height="400"/><figcaption>The unpleasant phenomenon in Agile testing 4&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div>



<h2 id="commenting-defects"><span id="Commenting_defectsnbsp"><strong>Commenting defects&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<p><p style="padding-bottom: 30px">Agile recommends reducing waste and weeding out all the overhead activities. Development teams who do not use external bug reporting tools, encourage team members to report the bugs within the user story tickets. In such cases, the test team will miss out on the most valuable QA activity “root cause analysis”. Why is it even important? Defects are a mirror to the health of the application, a good quality report states the weak links and helps the development team in strengthening those areas which need deeper attention.</p></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OvOyCBgRq_6ruLf6WjmnaLZM7_MdLqQSMXBByYQ0UBe4y-TEdIA2N8BRY2CgNcrB4w2iyML35Qdx3SvNiEaXZYn1wjmT0tBya2xi0kkYxpHNcXTzxLGzv-ivJovBMUthNoVUactR6xoKRBX-hUc" alt="Commenting defects" width="400" height="400"/><figcaption>The unpleasant phenomenon in Agile testing 5&nbsp;</figcaption></figure></div>



<p style="padding-top: 20px">Teams commenting defects within the user story will be unable to aggregate the bugs and feed the root cause analysis activity. The whole idea of iterative development is driven by continuous improvement, when defects are not accessible teams miss out on valuable intrinsic details. To avoid this becoming a distractor in agile testing, it is important to educate development teams about the importance of defect analysis and follow bug reporting either using dedicated tools or some other way where they can aggregate data over a period of time&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="piggybacking-testers"><span id="Piggybacking_testersnbsp"><strong>Piggybacking testers&nbsp;</strong></span></h2>



<p>Early feedback helps development teams to adopt changes more easily. User stories checked earlier in the development cycle help to establish an early feedback loop. In the real world situation, when the user story is developed and tested PO’s are expected to do a walk-through and bring forth any changes if required.&nbsp;</p>



<p>POs/PM create dependency on testers to give them the demo of a new feature. If the tester and PO fail to catch up on time, the tickets just pile up in the QA lane thus increasing the cycle time. Apprehend this bottleneck even before it piles up to cause deeper issues. Encourage POs to put their hands on the application and try out the features themselves. Doing so not just reduce the latency but also helps business to understand how the feature fits with wider application.&nbsp;</p>



<p style="padding-top: 10px">Related reads:</p>



<p><a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://testsigma.com/regression-testing </a><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/common-challenges-in-continuous-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://testsigma.com/blog/common-challenges-in-continuous-testing/ <br></a><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/top-test-automation-challenges-to-look-out-for/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://testsigma.com/blog/top-test-automation-challenges-to-look-out-for/ </a><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/understanding-agile-testing-framework/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://testsigma.com/blog/understanding-agile-testing-framework/ </a><a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/challenges-insprint-automation-regression-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://testsigma.com/blog/challenges-insprint-automation-regression-testing/</a></p>


The Unpleasant Phenomenon In Agile Testing


<p>The platform for a centralized solution for all testing efforts, PractiTest, is well known amongst many agile teams. Although nowadays, several features within this tool, which was once well reputed for testing effectively, have been claimed to be absent or contain various issues.</p>



<p>For such reasons, QA engineers are looking ceaseless for the top <strong>PractiTest alternatives</strong>, and this article will mention some of the best ones!</p>



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets"><p class="toc_title">Table Of Contents</p><ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_a_PractiTest_Tool"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">1</span> What is a PractiTest Tool?</a></li><li><a href="#Cons_of_PractiTest"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">2</span> Cons of PractiTest</a><ul><li><a href="#Duration_of_Free_trial"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.1</span> Duration of Free trial</a></li><li><a href="#Cloud-Based_Access_Only"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.2</span> Cloud-Based Access Only</a></li><li><a href="#Performance_and_Missing_Features"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">2.3</span> Performance and Missing Features</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Why_to_consider_PractiTest_Alternatives"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">3</span> Why to consider PractiTest Alternatives?</a></li><li><a href="#PractiTest_Alternatives_and_Competitors"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">4</span> PractiTest Alternatives and Competitors</a></li><li><a href="#Best_PractiTest_Alternatives_Free_and_Paid_for_2024"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">5</span> Best PractiTest Alternatives (Free and Paid) for 2024</a><ul><li><a href="#Testsigma"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.1</span> Testsigma</a></li><li><a href="#TestRail"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.2</span> TestRail</a></li><li><a href="#TestLink"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.3</span> TestLink</a></li><li><a href="#Zephyr"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.4</span> Zephyr</a></li><li><a href="#SpiraTest"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">5.5</span> SpiraTest</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Which_is_the_Best_PractiTest_Alternative"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">6</span> Which is the Best PractiTest Alternative?</a></li><li><a href="#Conclusion"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">7</span> Conclusion</a></li><li><a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_1">8</span> Frequently Asked Questions</a><ul><li><a href="#Why_Choose_PractiTest"><span class="toc_number toc_depth_2">8.1</span> Why Choose PractiTest?</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="h-what-is-a-practitest-tool"><span id="What_is_a_PractiTest_Tool"><strong>What is a PractiTest Tool</strong>?</span></h2>



<p>PractiTest is a test management tool. In a nutshell, it allows you to organize any testing operations with the help of managed fields and filters, which can also be linked to other entities.</p>



<p>These test management features contain manual testing and the newly added attribute to carry out automated tests with the help of test automation tools. Using this management tool, you can also create test cases to review them.</p>



<h2 id="h-cons-of-practitest"><span id="Cons_of_PractiTest"><strong>Cons of PractiTest</strong></span></h2>



<p>PractiTest lacks in several aspects of requirements, including improper review of high-quality software and several bugs within their test management tool. A few of their cons are listed below.</p>



<h3 id="h-duration-of-free-trial"><span id="Duration_of_Free_trial"><strong>Duration of Free trial</strong></span></h3>



<p>PractiTest allows 14 days of a free trial. After that, using this software costs <strong>$15 per month</strong>. As several other test management tools are either completely free or offer a more significant trial period, the existing competitors seem the cost-effective choice.</p>



<h3 id="h-cloud-based-access-only"><span id="Cloud-Based_Access_Only"><strong>Cloud-Based Access Only</strong></span></h3>



<p>Unlike their competitors, this particular test management tool runs only on the cloud, and there are quite a few challenges in <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/cloud-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud testing</a>. Also, some of the modules in this software do not contain some particular features, such as reporting.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-performance-and-missing-features"><span id="Performance_and_Missing_Features"><strong>Performance and Missing Features</strong></span></h3>



<p>Although easy to use, the user interface often lags as the front-end is somewhat old-fashioned compared to several other test management tools.</p>



<p>In addition, people have faced several other problems with this tool and their test data. Although development teams have claimed to fix the bugs at the earliest, such reasons have caused customers to look for a better alternative to PractiTest.</p>



<h2 id="why-to-consider-practitest-alternatives"><span id="Why_to_consider_PractiTest_Alternatives"><strong><strong>Why to consider </strong>PractiTest Alternatives</strong>?</span></h2>



<p>Though PractiTest is user-friendly and intuitive, it may require some time for users to familiarize themselves with its numerous features. Teams with limited resources and budget constraints may find it difficult to train and onboard new users to become proficient with the tool.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It supports integration with other testing tools, but having an internal engine for test automation would be a great advantage. Also, the user interface of PractiTest, particularly with filters and tags, can make test management tasks tedious rather than streamlining.</p>



<h2 id="h-practitest-alternatives-and-competitors"><span id="PractiTest_Alternatives_and_Competitors"><strong>PractiTest Alternatives and Competitors</strong></span></h2>



<p>Several websites with similar yet better test management features are available today. We have curated a list of the best PractiTest alternatives below.</p>



<ul><li>Testsigma</li><li>TestRail</li><li>TestLin</li><li>Zephyr</li><li>Postman</li><li>SpiraTest</li><li>UserTesting</li></ul>



<p>These are some of the best<strong> test case management </strong>software that includes primary and secondary features for managing manual and automated testing, as well as traceability and coverage reports.</p>



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<h2 id="h-best-practitest-alternatives-free-and-paid-for-2024"><span id="Best_PractiTest_Alternatives_Free_and_Paid_for_2024"><strong><strong>Best PractiTest Alternatives (Free and Paid) for 2024</strong></strong></span></h2>



<p>There are numerous alternatives to PractiTest in the market that offer unique features and capabilities for test management. Here, we will discuss in detail the top PractiTest alternatives,</p>



<h3 id="testsigma"><span id="Testsigma"><strong>Testsigma</strong></span></h3>



<p>Testsigma is a low-code, cloud-based, AI-driven test automation tool that allows you to automate web, mobile, desktop app, and <a href="https://testsigma.com/guides/api-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">API testing</a> in a single platform. Using Testsigma, you can easily create, update, and maintain test cases on the cloud without any hassle.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>You can perform different types of functional testing, like regression, integration, API, system, cross-browser testing, and more, in one place. It is the perfect tool for both technical and non-technical users.&nbsp;</p>



<p>That is, you can automate testing using both scriptless and <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/scripted-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">script-based testing</a>.</p>



<p>It supports scriptless test automation using NLPs and the Record-and-Playback feature, which you can use to automate even complex workflows easily and efficiently. For code-based testing, it supports Java. That is, you can create custom Java scripts to test specific complex scenarios that might require coding.</p>



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<p>Testsigma makes your test automation 10x faster and accelerates the time-to-market by 8x faster. It supports built-in <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-case-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test case review</a> management. That is, you can create test cases and assign them to your QA manager or test lead for peer review.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It easily integrates with product management, bug-tracking, collaboration, and CI/CD tools like Jira, Bamboo, CircleCI, Jenkins, etc, in just a click. You can integrate <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automated testing</a> in the CI/CD and DevOps pipeline for continuous testing.</p>



<p>Testsigma supports 3000+ real devices/tablets and 1000+OS/browser combos, so you can easily test your applications on the cloud without having to do it manually. It makes your cross-browser testing, portability, and compatibility testing so efficient with the use of a real device cloud.</p>



<h3 id="h-testrail"><span id="TestRail"><strong>TestRail</strong></span></h3>



<p>TestRail is a web-based test case management tool that provides a trial duration of one month. This test management software can be used for any website and desktop-based applications.</p>



<p>This test management software has one of the most easy-to-use and manageable test suite features. TestRail also helps keep track of testing history, making it easy to monitor the number of failed and successful tests. </p>



<p>Numerous helpful features such as these are why many QA engineers favor TestRail.</p>



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<h3 id="h-testlink"><span id="TestLink"><strong>TestLink</strong></span></h3>



<p>TestLink provides you with test management facilities in the form of a website with simple test steps. This Practitest alternative is effortless to set up and is often used to review test cases and generate reports.</p>



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<p>It also has several features such as the ability to cover multiple test runs for numerous projects simultaneously. The best thing about TestLink is that it is free and can be integrated with many tools, including JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.</p>



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<h3 id="h-zephyr"><span id="Zephyr"><strong>Zephyr</strong></span></h3>



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<p>It allows you to access its features and fields easily. This test-management tool can easily trace any particular story mapped to other tests.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The progress of any ongoing testing can be seen by using Zephyr. This feature provides scope for a team to keep track of all aspects of testing. For such reasons, Zephyr has received much positive feedback from users.</p>



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<p>Zephyr is a cloud-based test creation and management system. It is a plug-in for JIRA. Like PractiTest, this alternative also has a 14-day trial duration; but costs <strong>$10</strong>/month, which makes it a more cost-effective solution than Practitest.&nbsp;They also have 3 different hosting options to pick what&#8217;s best for you.</p>



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<h3 id="h-spiratest"><span id="SpiraTest"><strong>SpiraTest</strong></span></h3>



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<p>SpiraTest is a test case management tool with a trial duration of 21 days. This alternative to PractiTest is better in several aspects, such as its management interface, data, and many other features like Test Management, Bug Tracking, and Requirements Management. Many recommend using SpiraTest to avoid failures in managing the priorities for your team&#8217;s testing, traceability, etc.</p>



<p>Depending on the number of users the price can be changed. Here is a quick overview of SpiraTest pricing.</p>



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<h2 id="which-is-the-best-practitest-alternative"><span id="Which_is_the_Best_PractiTest_Alternative"><strong>Which is the Best PractiTest Alternative?</strong></span></h2>



<p>The best alternative to PractiTest is the one that suits your testing needs, budget, business requirements, and such. There are several <a href="https://testsigma.com/test-management" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test management tools</a> in the market that provide excellent test case management solutions and support test automation as well. Below, we will list the top PractiTest alternatives so you can easily find the best one that suits your needs.<gwmw style="display:none;"></p>



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<p>This article has listed some of the best alternatives to PractiTest. By considering your essential integration, test environments, manual and automated test management requirements, and budget, choose the one best suited to your needs.</p>



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<h3 id="why-choose-practitest"><span id="Why_Choose_PractiTest"><strong>Why Choose PractiTest?</strong></span></h3>



<p>You can choose PractiTest for the various features it provides its users, including,</p>



<ul><li>Provide end-to-end test management solution</li><li>Supports AI-powered features</li><li>Supports integration with Jira, CI/CD, and <a href="https://testsigma.com/qa-automation-tools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">test automation tools</a></li><li>Customizable dashboards</li><li>Detailed Reporting</li></ul>
