{"id":2656,"date":"2016-05-03T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T10:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gallop.net\/blog\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2022-07-29T21:27:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T15:57:04","slug":"measurement-and-metrics-for-test-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigniti.com\/blog\/measurement-and-metrics-for-test-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Measurement and Metrics for Test Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lord Kelvin said \u201cTo measure is to know\u201d. Measuring something is a very critical activity because \u201cIf you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it\u201d. So very apt for test measurement and metrics!<\/p>\n
Metric, in common parlance, refers to \u201ca system or standard of measurement.\u201d For example, the mileage a car actually gives per litre of fuel compared to the mileage claimed by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n
In terms of software, testing metrics (also known as test measurement) is the \u201cquantitative measure of the extent, capacity, dimension, amount or size of some attribute of a system, system component, or process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Simply put, metrics is the quantitative measure using which we can estimate and verify the progress, quality, and health of a software testing effort. For example, the total number of defects present in an application.<\/p>\n
Software testing metrics are used to analyse a software testing process in terms of performance, functionality, etc., and then using the data to improve its the quality and efficiency.<\/p>\n
The Need for Measuring<\/strong> Test Metrics <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Measuring Test Metrics is a highly business-critical activity that helps us:<\/p>\n Things to Consider While Identifying the <\/strong>Metrics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n While collection and measurement of metrics is important, it is even more important to understand and define the correct testing metrics. If not done properly and with due diligence, collection of wrong data will have a double negative impact \u2013 not only would you have collected data that is of no use, you would also have wasted a lot of time and efforts on the same.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of a few things that must be taken into consideration while specifying test metrics:<\/p>\n Types of Metrics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Metrics are usually of the following three types:<\/p>\n Different Stages of the Testing Metrics Life cycle<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Testing Metrics Life cycle usually consists of 4 phases: Analysis, Communication, Evaluation, and Report generation. Following are the brief details of the specific activities that need to be performed in each phase:<\/p>\n At Cigniti<\/a>, we cover all the bases and ensure that correct metrics are collected for executing the right set of tests. We ensure the best quality for your product and that your customers are happy. Our tool agnostic test automation<\/a><\/strong> frameworks ensure accelerated testing so that you get higher productivity and an enviable time to market.<\/p>\n\n
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