TestTrack
| Developer(s) | Seapine Software |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 1996 |
| Stable release | 2015.0.0 / December 1, 2014 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X |
| Type | Bug tracking system, project management software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website |
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TestTrack, developed by Seapine Software, provides a centralized suite of capabilities for managing requirements, defects/issues and testing throughout the software development cycle.[1] This suite tracks everything involved in the software development process from feature requests and requirements to design revisions and actual changes in the code.[2] It keeps track of what tests were done, what was tested, who performed the test and when, on what platform, under which configuration and in what language.[3] TestTrack offers the ability to create, manage, and link artifacts from the beginning through the end of a design and development project[4] providing end-to-end traceability of all development artifacts[5] and giving managers a better handle on the shifting requirements that define their projects.[6] TestTrack enforces regulatory compliance to meet regulatory compliance requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11 and Sarbanes-Oxley.[5]
Architecture
TestTrack has a client–server architecture. The server manages a central database of requirements, test cases, testing evidence, defects, feature requests, work items, test configurations, users, and security group. The client and server communicate via a TCP/IP connection using 512-bit encryption.[7]
Server
TestTrack stores data in a variety of relational database management systems including SQL Server, Oracle, and Postgres.[8]
Clients
There are several different categories of TestTrack clients: GUI, Web UI, SOAP, and plugin.
The cross-platform GUI client is developed with Qt and available on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.[9] It fully supports all end-user operations and administration operations.
The unified web application allows software developers and testers to create and review requirements, work with issues, and execute and track tests from their web browser.[10]
TestTrack's SOAP SDK allows language and platform independent way to extend built-in functionality by writing applications that access and manipulate TestTrack data.[11]
The plugin interfaces integrate with popular IDEs to perform functionality, such as closing a defect or manually assign a work item to another team member, from the third-party applications.[2] TestTrack plugins are available for Eclipse, Visual Studio, Outlook, Excel, and QA Wizard. TestTrack also integrates with various SCM tools including Git, CVS, Perforce, Subversion, Surround SCM, and SourceSafe.[12]
Release history
Major release versions of TestTrack, along with their release dates:
- version 1.7 (November 30, 1998)
- version 1.8 (April 21, 1999)
- version 2.0 (April 3, 2000)
- version 3.0 (October 3, 2000)
- version 3.1 (January 26, 2001)
- version 4.0 (August 7, 2001)
- version 4.5 (December 15, 2001)
- version 4.6 (February 12, 2002)
- version 4.7 (June 5, 2002)
- version 5.0 (November 21, 2002)
- version 5.1 (January 29, 2003)
- version 6.0 (August 26, 2003)
- version 6.1 (December 15, 2003)
- version 7.0 (September 20, 2004)
- version 7.1 (March 3, 2005)
- version 7.5 (October 24, 2005)
- version 7.6 (November 2, 2006)
- version 2008.0 (October 9, 2007)
- version 2008.1 (March 26, 2008)
- version 2008.2 (August 28, 2008)
- version 2009.0 (February 5, 2009)
- version 2010.0 (August 4, 2009)
- version 2010.1 (May 3, 2010)
- version 2011.0 (October 21, 2010)
- version 2011.1 (June 1, 2011)
- version 2012.0 (February 9, 2012)
- version 2012.1 (May 9, 2012)
- version 2013.0 (September 10, 2012)
- version 2013.1 (August 7, 2013)
- version 2014.0 (February 5, 2014)
- version 2014.1 (July 1, 2014)
- version 2015.0 (December 1, 2014)
Features
TestTrack features include:
- Requirement linking and traceability matrix[4]
- Requirements document snapshots
- Suspect item flagging
- Impact analysis reports[13]
- Hierarchical folders
- Linking issues to code[6]
- Test case variants
- Filters
- External reports[14]
- Configurable workflow
- Triggers[15]
- Email notifications
- Custom fields
- Role-based security groups
- Single sign-on
- Data stored in an RDBMS
- Cross-platform GUI[9]
- 64-bit server
- Automatic client upgrades
- SOAP SDK[11]
See also
- Comparison of issue tracking systems
References
- ↑ Lockwood, Anthony (2014-03-19). "Editor's Pick: Product Development Management Suite Updated". Desktop Engineering.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Seapine Puts the Pro in Productivity". SD Times. 2008-09-01.
- ↑ Rubinstein, David (2006-10-01). "Seapine Tackles Test Case Management". SD Times.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Varhol, Peter (2013-05-02). "Application Life-cycle Management (ALM) software boosts testing and traceability for embedded product development". Embedded Computing Design.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Seapine Releases Requirement Management Tool". Dr. Dobbs. 2009-08-07.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Handy, Alex (2009-08-17). "Seapine adds requirements management". SD Times.
- ↑ "TestTrack A Development Collaboration Platform". Seapine Software.
- ↑ "TestTrack Pro". CNet. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sellers, Dennis (2003-08-28). "Seapine updates TestTrack Pro, Surround SCM". Macworld.
- ↑ "Seapine TestTrack 2013.1 Allows to Create Requirements in the Browser". Requirements Management. 2013-08-27.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "TestTrack SDK". Seapine Software.
- ↑ "TestTrack Integrations". Seapine Software.
- ↑ "TestTrack RM". Stickyminds. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ Feinman, Jeff (2009-02-11). "Seapine bolsters reporting, scalability in updates". SD Times.
- ↑ Brooks, Leon (2007-03-01). "Managing Development Masterclass". International Developer. p. 60.
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