lab Prediction
Lab prediction is a feature that helps you estimate the time required to complete the work in a lab, based on the actual progress of testing. While the decision to declare a lab as “completed” depends on your specific rules, methodology, and definitions, Testuff offers a tool to assist in making this decision.
Testuff calculates the Test Factor (the average number of testing hours completed per day) and uses this data to continually update the prediction of how many workdays are needed to finish executing the remaining tests. This provides you with a dynamic and increasingly accurate prediction for the lab’s completion date.
Benefits of Lab Prediction
Lab prediction is an effective tool for enhancing your test cycle time management. It allows you to:
- Monitor Progress: Track the lab’s progress rate accurately and determine if it can be completed within your planned due dates.
- Adjust Resource Allocation: Fine-tune your testing assignments by adding or removing testers as necessary. This ensures optimal resource utilization.
- Inform Stakeholders: Provide developers and project managers with an educated estimate for lab completion based on real-time progress.
Real-Time Updates
All calculations related to lab prediction are performed on-the-fly, ensuring that you receive real-time figures. This allows you to make informed decisions quickly.
Accuracy of Predictions
The accuracy of lab predictions depends on the data entered into Testuff, including:
– Estimated time of tests
– Actual run time of tests
– Tests assigned to the lab
– Date of test assignment
Any changes to this data, such as adding testers or assigning additional tests, will impact the prediction. Therefore, the precision of the prediction is directly linked to the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
Details Included in Lab Prediction
Lab prediction provides the following key details:
- Number of days since the first test in the lab was assigned
- Total number of tests waiting to be run
- Total hours of test execution completed so far
- Total estimated testing hours remaining
- The Test Factor
These metrics offer a comprehensive view of the lab’s progress and help in making well-informed decisions about its completion.