Automating Issue Reporting in Software Testing: Lessons Learned from Using the Template Generator Tool
Software testing is a crucial process for ensuring the quality of soft- ware systems that are widely used in users’ lives through various solutions. Software testing is performed during the implementation phase, and if any issues are found, the testing team reports them to the development team. However, if the necessary information is not described assertively, the development team may not be able to resolve the issue effectively, leading to additional costs and time. To overcome this problem, a tool called the Template Generator was developed, which is a web application that generates a pre-filled issue-reporting template with all the necessary information, includ- ing the title, preconditions, reproduction route, found results, and expected results. The use of the tool resulted in a 50% reduction in the time spent on reporting issues, and all members of the testing team found it easy to use, as confirmed through interviews. This study aims to share the lessons learned from using the Template Generator tool with industry and academia, as it automates the process of registering issues in software testing teams, particularly those working on Android mobile projects.
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