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Usage

Learn how to access and use the Testream for Jira integration, including permissions and best practices.

Accessing the Dashboard​

After installation and configuration, access Testream in Jira:

  1. Click Apps in the top navigation bar
  2. Select Testream for Jira from the dropdown menu

Alternatively, you may find Testream in your project sidebar depending on your Jira configuration.

Need to install it first? Use the Testream for Jira Atlassian Marketplace listing and follow the installation guide.

Feature Guides​

For detailed guides on each feature, visit the dedicated pages:

Best Practices​

Daily Usage​

  • Check the dashboard each morning to spot new failures
  • Review flaky tests weekly and prioritize fixes
  • Use the pass rate trend to gauge test suite stability

Debugging Failures​

  • Always check error messages first before diving into artifacts
  • Download screenshots and videos for failures that are hard to reproduce
  • Use stack traces to identify the exact line of code causing failures
  • Share artifact links with team members in issue comments

Release Management​

  • Link test runs to releases as part of your release checklist
  • Review release-specific test results before deployment
  • Track pass rate trends leading up to release dates
  • Use release filters to compare quality across versions

Team Collaboration​

  • Create Jira issues for persistent failures to track fixes
  • Share the dashboard URL in standup meetings
  • Add test run links to pull request descriptions
  • Use custom fields in issues to maintain traceability

Permissions​

By default, any Jira user who can access the workspace can view Testream data. Contact your Jira administrator if you need to restrict access.

Getting Help​

If you encounter issues or have questions:

What's Next?​