Creating a Feature

A feature is a high-level organizational category that will encapsulate a specific bit of Application functionality that needs to be tested.  In our case, we are testing the How Janova Works page of the Janova Website.  This page is a "Feature" that is scheduled for "Release".  While we utilize Agile User Story methodology in-house, it is not necessary to follow it if it is not part of your organization’s processes.  Knowledge of its terminology can be a plus, however.

1. Click Features on the top menu. (No need to do this if you have continued on from the previous tutorial, Application Setup)

 2. Click New Feature in the left sidebar.

 3. Enter “How Janova Works” as the Name.

4. Enter “As a visitor of Janovasoftware.com, I want to access the How Janova Works page, So that I can understand the product before I try it” in the Description field.

5. Click Save and Continue.

Note: It's not important to follow the "As a," "I want to," or "So that" format.  It has no bearing on how the tests themselves actually run.  If you would rather write a brief description of the Feature you intend to test - or if your organization has a specific way to classify things - do so instead if you prefer. Also, you may se the “Assigned to:” and “Status:” drop-down select lists to designate a user to manage this Feature and track the progress on the Dashboard.

Continue on to part five, Creating a Scenario.