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AGEST Enhances TFACT with New AI Feature: Test Designer

AGEST, a company based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has unveiled a significant update to its AI-driven testing management tool, TFACT. This update includes the introduction of the new feature, Test Designer, which is designed to improve testing design efficiency and reduce reliance on individual testers' expertise. With Test Designer, AI assists in generating test cases based on specifications, providing a seamless transition to the test execution phase within TFACT.

Background of the Feature Addition

TFACT has functioned as a comprehensive platform equipped with AI capabilities that streamline the entire testing process, from planning and design to execution and issue management. While previous features have addressed several aspects of testing, the test design phase remained heavily dependent on the skills and experience of individual testers. This often led to incomplete coverage and increased workload in many development environments. The introduction of Test Designer aims to alleviate these issues by allowing AI to draft initial test cases which will then be refined through human review, promoting both quality enhancement and process efficiency.

Overview of Test Designer

Test Designer utilizes information from specifications and employs AGES's extensive library of testing perspectives to create test cases. The following key functions are included:

1. Reducing Oversights Through Library Integration
The AI compares the test perspective library with the registered specifications, identifying relevant perspectives to be verified along with their relevance score. This powerful support system minimizes reliance on personal experience for identifying crucial testing aspects, thereby reducing the risk of overlooked scenarios.

2. Automatic Application of Testing Techniques
Based on the spec content, the AI automatically applies testing design techniques, such as decision tables and boundary value analysis, generating valid test conditions. This not only speeds up the creation of executable test cases but also includes the necessary test data, facilitating both manual and automated testing.

3. Traceability from Specifications to Test Cases
Each generated test case maintains traceability to the test conditions, perspectives, and the pertinent sections of the original specifications. This feature aids in easier verification during reviews and allows for quicker assessment of reworks needed due to specification changes.

4. Collaborative Review Process
AI conducts evaluations of the generated test conditions. It provides feedback categorized by urgency levels: Critical, Caution, and Reference. This process ensures that while AI supports the drafting of test conditions, human oversight is integral for final confirmations, thus enhancing the overall quality of testing.

Additional Updates

In addition to Test Designer, AGEST has introduced three functionalities aimed at increasing operational efficiency:

• - TFACT CLI: A command-line interface enabling operations without navigating the web interface, facilitating easy integration into CI/CD pipelines and bulk registrations.
• - Daily Progress Tracking and Reporting: This feature records the testing progress against the plan, provides visualizations of any discrepancies, and supports Excel report generation to ease the reporting process.
• - Assignee Assignment Functionality: This feature allows for assigning team members to specific test cases before execution, streamlining the process during testing.

AGEST remains committed to expanding the functionalities of TFACT while enhancing the quality and efficiency of software testing, ultimately contributing to maximizing the value of clients' products.

About AGEST

AGEST focuses on improving product quality through software testing and security services, aiming to contribute to the development of a highly digital society. For more information on TFACT, visit AGEST's site.

Contact Information

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AGEST Public Relations Team
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Phone: 03-6821-1753