How to creating TestSuite and TestCase in TestLink?

Last Updated : 13 Sep, 2024

Testlink is one of the most popularly used tools for test management which is based on a web software framework and allows the developers to check for quality assurance among some other factors about the projects. it is an open-source software which means anyone can use the software as well as contribute to it for free.

There are various other features which are offered by the software such as test plans, test cases, and test projects for the checking of QA or quality assurance for the projects and software.

Steps to Create TestSuite in TestLink

It is a simple and easy process to create the TestSuite in TestLink and access it, by following the below steps we can easily create and access the TestSuit in TestLink:

Step 1: Open Test Specification

The first step to creating a TestSuite in the TestLink is opening the test specification option, for this login into the TestLink and click on the test specification option, this will allow us to see the details about the TestSuite that we create.

01_open-test-specification — Open Test Specification.

Step 2: Click on Create Test Suite

Next step is go to the Test Suite Operations on the middle and click on the + icon which is an option which will allow us to create a TestSuite for the projects.

02_click-on-create-test-suit — Click on Create Test Suite.

Step 3: Add TestSuite Details

Next step is to add the TestSuite details, here we will have to add the details such as test suite name and details of the test suit. adding these test details to the TestSuite is important because it helps the developers to know about the TestSuite.

03_add-test-suit-details — Add TestSuite Details.

Step 4: Add Multiple TestSuites

We need to add multiple TestSuite cases to the project simply by clicking on the test case operations button again. once this step is completed we can move to the next step.

04_add-more-test-suites — Add Multiple TestSuites.

Once the TestSuite cases are created they are shown in the left side corner in the TestLink. now lets see how we can create TestCase in the TestLink so that test cases can be executed.

Steps to Create TestCase in TestLink

Following are the steps required for creating and executing the test cases in the TestLink application:

Note: It is important to follow the above steps to create TestSuite first and then follow these steps to create the TestCase successfully.

Step 1: Create TestCase

For creating the TestCase in the TestLink, we will have to click on the Create Test Case button which will allow us to add the details about the test case, here we will add details such as test case title and test summary.

After this we will simply scroll down and click on save button.

05_create-test-case-and-add-details — Create TestCase.

Step 2: Check if TestCase is Created

Once the test case is created, we can check whether it is created successfully or not. for this we will have to look at the left side and check whether a particular testsuite has any testcase inside them.

06_test-cases-are-located-here — Check if TestCase is Created.

As you can see in this image we have two test cases that we have created and assigned to the Registration Test Suite. this is how TestCase can be assigned.

Conclusion

TestLink is a robust open-source tool for test management, supporting both manual and automated testing. It provides a range of features for managing test cases and projects. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently create and manage TestSuites and TestCases, ensuring effective quality assurance for your projects.