Linking Requirements to Test Cases to Save Time & Frustration
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The document discusses the importance of traceability in product development, emphasizing its role in improving visibility, decision-making, and compliance. It highlights how linking requirements to test cases can streamline processes and increase efficiency while reducing time spent on documentation and approvals. The use of Helix ALM is presented as a solution to automate processes and enhance analysis, ensuring better management of the development cycle.
Linking Requirements to Test Cases to Save Time & Frustration
- 1. Linking Requirements to Test Cases to Save Time & Frustration How to Solve Your Biggest Product Development Challenges
- 2. 2© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” – Benjamin Franklin Helix ALM
- 3. 3© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Why Harp on Traceability • Regulations • International Standards • Laws and Guidelines • Business Rules • Company Standards • State of Control and Security • More Predictability and Accuracy • Everyone is on Same Page • Better Decision-making • Reporting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 4. 4© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Traceability Marketing Requirements Business Requirements System/Use Case Requirements Business Rules Software Functional Requirements Architecture, User I/For Functional Design Integration Tests Code Unit Tests System Test Drives Business Need Drives Specifications Is Satisfied By Is Implemented InIs Verified By Is Verified By Is Verified By Is Origin of Influences
- 5. Common R&D Technology CONCEPT FEASIBILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PRODUCTION
- 6. 6© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Improved visibility and analysis • Promotes better decision making • Identifies gaps and risk • Effective reusability and increased efficiencies • Central management and control • More time to innovate on project ideas • Streamlined and balanced processes • Repeatable best practices with continuous improvement • Automated transfers and data • Enhanced compliance and security • Easily prove and provide validation information Traceability Expectations
- 7. 7© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Top 3 Time-Consuming Tasks Source: 2016 Life Sciences Product Development Survey Report Documenting Work Reviewing Documentation Seeking Approvals 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
- 8. 8© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM Visibility for the entire team
- 9. 9© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Decompose Requirements • Generate Test Cases • Generate Test Rules • Generate Issues Helix ALM – Immutable Traceability
- 10. 10© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Decompose Requirements • Generate Test Cases • Generate Test Rules • Generate Issues Helix ALM – Generate Linked Items
- 11. 11© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM – New Test Case with Links
- 12. 12© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM – New Test Case with Links
- 13. 13© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • What else may be affected? • Better scoping of work • More accurate release planning Helix ALM – Improved Analysis
- 14. 14© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Code attached to the relevant item • Better analysis • Improved reporting Helix ALM – Direct Link to Code
- 15. 15© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM – Linking with Documents • Visual Indicators • Edit in Document View • Drag and Drop Links • Items • Documents
- 16. 16© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Gaps (or lag) between steps in the development and testing processes. • As code changes, bugs are fixed, features are implemented, a lag exists between the time the code is blessed and QA is informed they can verify it. • You need to enforce and improve process timing through automation. Helix ALM – Gaps (Lag) in Process
- 17. 17© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Process Automation • Automation based on aggregate data • Automation based on events • Automation to improve visibility
- 18. 18© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Query with ease • Compound filtering • Configurable search criteria • Multiple tabs and filters to save results Fast and Timely Analysis
- 19. 19© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hybrid Development Approach Helix ALM Taskboards
- 20. 20© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM Reporting
- 21. 21© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM Reporting
- 22. 22© Perforce Software Inc. All Rights Reserved. Helix ALM Reporting