Installing and Configuring Zephyr for JIRA
Zephyr installation for JIRA
What is Zephyr?
Zephyr for JIRA is a native application that exists in JIRA and brings quality test management capabilities to any JIRA project. When Zephyr is used with JIRA, the test can be created, viewed in any JIRA project, and executed immediately or as part of a testing cycle that may be linked to other issues. The detailed testing metrics can be tracked via customizable Zephyr gadgets.
Features of Zephyr for JIRA
- Native to JIRA allowing users to test right inside JIRA
- Testing is integrated into the project cycles and it enables you to track software quality and make empowered go/no-go decisions.
- Create, Plan, and Execute Tests
- Create, view, and modify test steps and attachments for individual tests. Build test execution cycles, execute the tests, and link defects to specific tests.
- Track Quality Metrics
- Zephyr provides easy-to-use dashboard which provides testing metrics on the testing activities throughout every project.
How to install and configure Zephyr?
- Login as JIRA Administrator.
- Click on Add-ons.
3. Search for Zephyr plugin.
4. If the plugin has successfully installed, You will see the Tests menu on the top menu bar. If you do not see Tests in the menu bar, simply refresh your screen.
5. Go to Projects.
6. Click on the project you have just created. In this example, I am adding Zephyr into “demo-qa” project.
7. On the left navigation bar, there is an Issue Type Schemes link. Click on it to add a new issue type. Here you should drag and drop issue type Test into the box Issue Types for Current Scheme. When you are finished click on save.
8. Now click on the Tests → Create and note you are now able to select issue type “Test”.