Quick Start

This guide will help you get started with creating projects, adding test cases, and running tests.

Creating a Project

A project in QA Sphere can be used for assigning test cases to a specific app or a certain functional part of a bigger application.

1. Navigate to the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Click on the Add Project button.
3. Follow the prompts to set up your new project.

Adding Test Cases

Well-described and structured test cases are the basic requirement for running tests.

1. Switch to the Test Cases tab in your project.

2. Add test cases using one of two methods:
   • Type directly into the list
   • Use the Create Test Case form for more detailed entries
3. Create folders using Create Folder button and organize your test cases for better structure

Using the Create Test Case Form

The form allows you to specify:

• Detailed description
• Preconditions
• Steps to take
• Requirements
• Priority
• Tags
• Additional resources (attachments)

Creating Test Runs

1. Navigate to the Test Runs section and click Create Test Run.
2. Name and describe the test run, assign a team member, pick milestone
3. Select folders with test cases relevant to this run
4. Choose how your test run handles updates to test cases. Select Live to let test run get updated test cases or lock test run at current structure ot test case version.

Executing Test Runs

1. Start the test run by clicking on it.
2. Follow the instructions for each test case.
3. Mark the status of each test case based on results.
4. Track time spent on individual test cases.

Reviewing Results

• Once the status of all test cases is updated, the test run can be closed.
• All test run details are automatically saved and can be reviewed later.
• Detailed reports can be generated out of the test runs' data.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to effectively using QA Sphere for testing your products.