How can KTern.AI help in effectively governing testing activities in UAT using UAT Dashboard?

How can KTern.AI help in effectively governing testing activities in UAT using UAT Dashboard?

The UAT Pulse Dashboard is an essential tool for teams, enabling real-time progress tracking and effective task prioritization. Without it, inefficiencies in defect resolution and an increased risk of missing deadlines can occur. KTern.AI has tackled this issue with the introduction of the UAT Pulse Dashboard, providing real-time tracking, clear prioritization, and detailed insights. This ensures efficient defect resolution and enhances overall project success by improving visibility, coordination, and communication.

Let's look at the steps to access the UAT Pulse Dashboard effectively in the UAT phase
  1. Once you're logged into your portfolio and project, click on the UAT Dashboard to see the first layer of widgets, which give an overview of testing activities.
    1. High Priority: The chart shows that 64 high-priority test cases have been performed, with 34 still in the "New" category.
    2. Medium Priority: 55 medium-priority test cases have been performed, with 7 remaining new.
    3. Least Priority: 1 least priority test case has been performed. 



  2. Timeliness Execution:
    1. Planned Completion (Blue Line): This line represents the number of test cases that were scheduled to be completed by specific dates.
    2. Actual Completion (Green Line): This line shows the number of test cases that were completed by those dates.
    3. As seen in the below image, On August 5, 2024, the planned completion was 161 test cases, but only 120 test cases had been completed by that date.
    4. You can also click on the expand icon to view the analytical chart in full-screen mode.



  3. Priority - Status Test Case Breakdown & Priority - Status Defects Breakdown: These KPIs are essential for analyzing the breakdown of test cases and defects by their status and priority. They provide clear visibility into which high, medium, and low-priority test cases have been addressed and which defects are new, active, resolved, and approved helping teams focus their efforts on the most critical areas to ensure successful project completion. As you can see from below image,
    1. High Priority: The chart shows that 64 high-priority test cases have been performed, with 34 still in the "New" category.
    2. Medium Priority: 55 medium-priority test cases have been performed, with 7 remaining new.
    3. Least Priority: 1 least priority test case has been performed



  4. Defect Evolution: Created, Resolved, and Planned: The Defect Cycle, also known as the Defect Life Cycle, refers to the journey a defect takes from its identification to its resolution and closure. This cycle is a critical aspect of software testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in an SAP implementation or any other project.
    1. Total: The count of the total number of defects is formulated based on the ((previous day's defects created + the current day's created)-resolved defects).
    2. Created: Total number of defects created on the respective date.
    3. Resolved: Total number of defects resolved on the respective date.



  5. Test Plan Summary: Cases & Status and Test Plan Performance Tracker dashboards offer a clear snapshot of the testing progress. The summary table highlights the number of planned versus actual test cases, along with their current status, while the performance tracker visually compares planned and actual test case completions over time. This provides invaluable insights into the execution status, allowing for quick identification of discrepancies between planned and actual progress.
    1. The red colour background in the title indicates that the actual test cases are less than 50% compared with the planned test cases.
    2. To view the planned versus actual comparison in the Test Plan Performance Tracker, select the respective test plan from the drop-down.



  6. Test Scenario Summary: Cases & Status and Test Scenario Performance Tracker dashboards provide a comprehensive overview of test execution. The summary highlights the planned versus actual test cases, categorized by their current status, allowing you to quickly assess the progress. The performance tracker offers a visual representation of how actual test case execution compares to the planned timeline, helping identify any gaps or delays in the process.    
    1. The red colour background in the title indicates that the actual test cases are less than 50% compared with the planned test cases.
    2. To view the planned versus actual comparison in the Test Scenraio Performance Tracker, select the respective test scenario from the drop-down.



  7. Resource Test Case Tracker table with test cases assigned to individuals, detailing planned versus actual test cases along with their status. The red colour indicates less than 50% completion and green indicates exceeding planned test cases.
In conclusion, the UAT Pulse Dashboard is an essential dashboard for managing and tracking the progress of User Acceptance Testing within a project, particularly in complex implementations.