Test Run - Creation and Management

This guide outlines the steps required to create, configure, and manage test runs within LambdaTest's Test Manager. It provides developers and testers with a clear understanding of the process, enabling efficient test execution and organization.

1. Creating a Test Run

Step 1: Initiate a New Test Run

• Navigate to the Test Manager and click on Create Test Run.
• Enter a Test Run Name and an optional Description to define the purpose of the test run.

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Use descriptive names to easily identify test runs later.

Step 2: Add Tags

• Assign relevant Tags to categorize the test run.
• Click Create Test Run to proceed.

2. Adding and Configuring Test Cases

Step 3: Access the Test Cases Tab

• Upon successful creation, you will be redirected to the Test Cases tab.
• Here, you can add multiple test cases to the test run.

Step 4: Assign Test Cases

• Select the desired test cases from the list.
• Assign Assignees to each test case.
• Add test case configurations individually or in bulk.

Note: Configurations allow you to define environment settings, such as browser and device combinations.

Step 5: Add Configurations

• Choose multiple configurations from the dropdown or create new configurations as needed.
• Apply configurations to the selected test cases.

3. Saving and Managing Test Runs

Step 6: Finalize the Test Run

• Click Save Test Run to finalize the setup.
• View the created test run and its associated test cases in the main dashboard.

Step 7: Bulk Update Options

• To update multiple test instances:
• Select multiple test instances.
• Use the Select Assignee and Select Status options to apply changes in bulk.

Step 8: Individual Test Step Management

• Within any test instance, individually update the status of each test step.
• Add remarks or actual outcomes for manual test steps.

4. Enhancing Test Runs with Additional Context

Step 9: Adding Remarks and Attachments

• Add Remarks or actual outcomes to enhance test instance execution details.

• Attach supporting files or screenshots to the remarks for better context.

Step 10: Editing Test Runs

• Modify an existing test run by adding new test cases or removing unnecessary ones.
• Access the test run’s options to make edits.

5. Executing and Archiving Test Runs

Step 11: Execute on LambdaTest Cloud

• Click the Play Icon to execute test instances on the LambdaTest Cloud.

• During execution, manually update the status of test cases and test steps as needed.

Step 12: Duplicate or Archive Test Runs

• Use the three-dot menu on a test run to Duplicate or Archive the run.
• Archiving helps maintain a clean workspace by storing completed test runs separately.

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