Task
A work item used to track testing activities, issues, or improvements within the platform.
Overview
Tasks help you track and manage testing-related work items, from investigating test failures to implementing improvements based on test results.
Common Task Types
Investigation:
- Failed test analysis
- Metric performance review
- Edge case identification
- Regression root cause analysis
Improvement:
- Test coverage expansion
- Metric refinement
- Performance optimization
- Documentation updates
Setup:
- New endpoint setup
- CI/CD configuration
- Team onboarding
- Workflow automation
Task Workflow
- Create: Identify work that needs doing
- Assign: Designate team member
- Track: Monitor progress
- Complete: Mark as done with notes
Example Usage
When a test run reveals that 10 safety tests are failing, create an investigation task titled "Analyze safety test failures in production deployment". Assign it to a team member with context linking to the relevant test run. The assignee investigates, discovers the failures stem from an overly aggressive metric threshold, and documents this in the task. Create a follow-up improvement task to adjust the threshold appropriately. After implementing and verifying the fix, mark both tasks complete with notes about the resolution.
Best Practices
- Link to context: Associate tasks with relevant test runs or results
- Clear descriptions: Include enough detail for action
- Prioritize: Focus on high-impact items first
- Close loops: Document resolution and learnings