Testlogg

Testlogg is a term used in software quality assurance to describe a structured record of testing activities. A testlog typically documents test cases executed, steps performed, inputs used, observed results, and the testing environment. It provides traceability from requirements through test execution to defects and supports planning for regression testing.

A testlog can be stored in a variety of formats, including plain documents, database entries, or within dedicated test management systems. Common fields include run identifier, test case identifier, step number, action taken, expected result, actual result, status (pass, fail, or blocked), timestamp, tester identity, and environment details such as operating system, browser, and software build. Links to defect tickets or test artifacts are often included.

Testlogs can be created manually during exploratory or scripted testing, or generated automatically by test automation frameworks that publish results to a central repository. They are frequently integrated with issue trackers and CI/CD pipelines to create or update tickets when failures occur and to support trend analysis and auditability.

In practice, testlogs support compliance with quality standards that require auditable testing records, assist developers in debugging, and facilitate communication among testers, developers, and stakeholders. Challenges include managing log volume, avoiding noisy or duplicative entries, and maintaining consistent terminology across teams.

Related topics include test log, test management, quality assurance, defect tracking, and test automation.