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Working in test control systems (TestRail)

Q: Is it possible to delete the created test case?

No you can not. The test case can only be edited by describing other functionality in it, if necessary.

Q: Where can I read the instructions for working in TestRail?

You can get acquainted with the instructions for working in TestRail in your personal account in the «Documents» section in the materials for lecture 5 and at the link.

Q: Does TestRail have examples of well-designed test cases similar to Mantis?

No, there are no examples of correctly designed test cases in the TestRail system itself. However, examples can be found in the personal account in the «Documents» section in the materials for homework #5.

Q: Are there any terms of use for the TestRail platform?

Before starting work in the TestRail system, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions using the platform via the link.

Q: After logging in to TestRail, the error «No data found in your selection» is displayed. What shall I do?

An error means that the system does not yet have data to process. After creating the test cases, adding them to the test run and executing it, the error will disappear.

Q: I go to the link to set the password in the letter, but the error «Sorry, there was a problem» is displayed. What shall I do?

You need to open TestRail using the link specified in the homework instructions and use the password recovery function on the authorization form. To reset your password, you should use the email you used to register for the course.

Q: How to register for TestRail?

An account in the TestRail system is created automatically. A letter is sent with a link to set a password for the first time. If the password has not been set within 24 hours of receiving the letter, you need to follow the link and use the password recovery function using the email you used to register for the course.

Q: Does TestRail have the ability to view the analysis of passed and failed test cases and other details for writing a report?

TestRail has the ability to view the results of all tests for all builds. As part of homework #5, students also perform a test run of the created test cases.

Q: What is the TestRail necessary for?

TestRail is necessary for test cases that describe the valid behavior of the software. The tester may find bugs in the tested product when passing test cases described for a specific function or software in general, since the actual result may differ from the expected one.