Configure Auto-logging of Defects

Auto-logging of defects is a feature in software testing tools that automatically creates defect reports when a test case fails. This process eliminates the manual effort required by testers to document and report defects, streamlining the entire testing process.

When a test case fails, the tool captures relevant information such as:

• Test case ID and name

• Test steps and expected results

• Actual results and error messages

• Screenshots or logs

This information is then used to automatically create a defect, which can be managed in defect management.

This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure the auto-logging of defects when a test case or test suite fails

Steps to Configure Auto-Logging:

1. Enable Auto-Logging

• Navigate to Project Settings: Go to Admin > Projects > [Project Name] > Project Settings.

• Locate the option for 'Auto-Logging of Defects'.

• Enable the toggle switch to activate the feature.

1. Set Default Fields:

• Assignee: Specify the default assignee for auto-logged defects.

• Status: Set the default status for newly created defects (e.g., "Open," "New").

• Priority: Define the default priority for auto-logged defects (e.g., "High," "Medium," "Low").

• Labels: Assign default labels to help categorise and filter defects (e.g., "Functional," "Performance", "Production").

1. Test the Configuration:

• Execute a test case or test suite.

• When a test case or test suite fails verify that a new defect is automatically created in failed report and defect management with the correct information.

• Auto-logged defect would be tagged in the failed step of the respective execution report or can be accessed in defect management as well.

• Check the default values for assignee, status, priority, and labels.

• Ensure that the mapping between test case and defect fields is accurate.