Xray for Power Users
In the "Xray for Power Users" seminar, you will acquire advanced knowledge and skills for using Xray. You will learn how to use Jira notifications and JQL functions effectively, import tests in large quantities, use the REST API and implement CI with Xray. You will also understand automated tests in a CI context, the test environment concept and how to analyze coverage and results per test environment. This seminar provides you with a solid foundation for optimizing complex test management processes with Xray.
Advanced knowledge of the functionality, concepts, terms and procedures of Xray Cloud and Xray Server/DC.
This seminar builds on Xray Essentials. In this seminar you will learn how to use Xray for advanced users.
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Duration: 1 day
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Language: German or English
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Training formats: Live online seminar or face-to-face seminar
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Exclusively available as anin-house seminar
Request: Offer for
an in-house seminar
More about this topic:
- Target group
- Learning objectives
- Seminar contents
- Seminar documents
Target group
Testers, technical testers, developers, technical experts, project managers, requirements managers, business analysts and decision-makers.
Seminar contents
Xray Power User:
- Notifications
- Search/retrieve data using JQL
- Importing tests
- Automation options
- Test automation and CI/CD basics
- Integration with test automation frameworks
- Integration with Cucumber and other Gherkin frameworks
- Implementing CI/CD
- Test resources
Test environments:
- Test environments
- Advantages of using test environments
- Specify test environments
- Track results from different environments
- Analyzing test results
- Dealing with different test environments
- Recommendations
Workflows and custom fields:
- Workflows
- Using the advantages of workflows
- Examples
- User-defined fields
Learning objectives
- To be able to use JIRA notifications to be informed about important changes related to tests.
- To be able to use common JQL functions to search test data.
- Be able to import tests in bulk.
- Understand the REST API functions.
- Understand the basic functions of test automation
- Understand how CI can be implemented with Xray.
- Understand automated tests in a CI context.
- Understand the test environment concept.
- Understand how to analyze coverage and results per test environment
- Understand how Jira workflows can be used for testing purposes.
- Understand specific workflow related enhancements of Xray.
Seminar documents
You will receive comprehensive accompanying material for the seminar including
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Printed seminar documents with the complete seminar content.
Get certified
After the seminar, you can take the "ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level)" certification exam. Document your knowledge with this internationally recognized certificate. You can book the exam together with the seminar.
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Online exam: You determine the time and place of the exam.
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Type of exam: Multiple-choice exam with 40 questions.
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Time: Freely selectable within three months after the seminar.
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Duration: 60 minutes (exam time can be extended by 15 minutes for non-native speakers).
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Language: German or English
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Prerequisites: none
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Price: 225 € plus VAT.
Learning material
This seminar is based on the current version of the "ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level)" scheme. The "ISTQB Certified Tester" scheme is a globally recognized, standardized training and development scheme for software testers. The scheme consists of the Foundation, Advanced and Expert training levels, supplemented by modules for working in agile teams and other specialist modules. The associated syllabuses and examination questions are developed and published in Germany by the German Testing Board (GTB). Examinations are offered and conducted by authorized certification bodies.
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Syllabus: The current version CTFL V4.0.1 D of the syllabus can be found atwww.gtb.de
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Glossary: The current ISTQB glossary of test terms can be found atglossary.istqb.org
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Sample exams: The current sample exam set A can be found atwww.gtb.de

