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How to create a test plan in Azure DevOps?

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Azure Test Plans is a browser-based test management tool that supports manual, exploratory, and acceptance testing. It uses three key work items: Test Plans, Test Suites, and Test Cases.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a test plan in Azure DevOps:

  1. Log In: Access your Azure DevOps account and select your project.
  2. Navigate: Go to the Test Plans page.
  3. Create a Test Plan: Click New Test Plan, provide a name, description, iteration, and area path and click Save.

    How to add existing test cases to test plan in Azure DevOps?

    To add test cases to the test plan in Azure DevOps:

    1. Open your newly created test plan from the Test Plans page.
    2. Click Add to create a new test case.
    3. Define your test case: Provide a name and description, specify test steps and expected results. Assign an iteration, area path, and any attachments or links.
    4. Click Save to finalize the test case.

    How to copy test cases in Azure DevOps?

    To copy test cases in Azure DevOps, go to Test Plans, select the test case(s) you want to copy, click the Copy to Clipboard option, navigate to the destination test suite, and paste the test case(s) using Paste Test Cases.

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