DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB APPLICATION FOR CREATING DOCUMENTATION FOR TESTERS AND EVALUATION OF ITS IMPACT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TESTING IN IT PROJECTS
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https://doi.org/10.20998/2413-3000.2024.9.7Keywords:
web application, testing, documentation for testers, optimizing the testing process, reducing the time for documentation, testing efficiency, IT projectAbstract
The development of a web application for creating documentation for testers is a crucial aspect of improving the efficiency of the testing process in IT projects. Modern IT projects are becoming increasingly complex, necessitating tools that can ensure a clear and structured approach to creating, maintaining, and updating test documentation. This documentation is an integral part of the quality assurance process and plays a key role in the interaction between team members. The aim of this paper is not only to describe the functional capabilities of the web application but also to assess its real impact on testing efficiency in IT projects. The creation of a specialized web application enables the automation of routine processes, such as documenting test scenarios, bug reports, and testing outcomes. This reduces the time spent on manual execution of these tasks and significantly minimizes the risk of human error. Furthermore, automation enhances the accuracy and efficiency of testing by allowing testers to focus on critical aspects of their work instead of mechanical tasks. The developed web application integrates project management functionalities, allowing for more efficient planning, distribution, and control of testing tasks. For example, features such as creating interactive test scenarios, managing test priorities, and monitoring progress enable teams to adapt to project changes in real-time. This, in turn, improves communication between testers, developers, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency in the testing process. The paper also examines the impact of implementing the web application on team productivity. A comparative analysis was conducted between the time required for manual documentation and the time needed to create the same documents using the automated tool. The results showed that automation significantly reduces the time spent on documentation while simultaneously improving the quality and completeness of the generated reports. Additionally, the prospects for further improvement of the web application and its integration with other IT project management tools are discussed.
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