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Handling changing requirements during testing and verification is crucial for delivering a successful software product.
One effective approach is to use a real-time issue tracking system, such as JIRA, to manage requirement changes.
Let’s dive into a detailed example using JIRA to handle changing requirements during software testing.
Scenario: You’re working on a project to develop an e-commerce website. The original requirement is to allow customers to browse and purchase products.
Testing is already in progress when the client decides to add a new requirement: customers should also be able to write product reviews.
Handling this Change in Requirement using JIRA:
Create a New JIRA Issue: In JIRA, create a new issue labeled “New Feature – Product Reviews.”
Link to Original Requirement: Link this new issue to the original requirement for product browsing and purchasing. This establishes a clear connection between the two.
Document the Change: In the new issue, provide detailed information about the requirement change.
Describe how product reviews should work, any specific criteria, and any impacts on existing functionality.
Update Test Cases: In JIRA, update or create new test cases that cover the new requirement. For example, create test cases for adding reviews, displaying them, and user interactions.
Test Execution: Testers execute both the existing test cases for browsing and purchasing and the new ones for product reviews.
Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing on the original functionality to ensure that adding reviews didn’t break any existing features.
Communication: Use JIRA to communicate the change with the development and testing teams. Ensure everyone understands the new requirement.
Traceability: Maintain traceability by linking test cases to the relevant issues, ensuring that all tests align with requirements.
Following this process in JIRA, you adapt to the changing requirement seamlessly, ensure thorough testing of both old and new features, and maintain clear documentation and communication throughout the development cycle.
Join the next Business Analysis, Project management or Scrum Master/Product Owner Cohort to appreciate collaboration using JIRA.
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