One of the most important new features of the upcoming TestNavigator 1.6.0 version is the History function for viewing and verifying the history of test cases. This functionality provides a comprehensive overview of every test execution, changes, and comments. The goal is to enable testers, developers, and leaders to see the past and evolution of test cases in real time and in one place, thereby making it easier and faster to respond, analyze, and make decisions.
What can the new History feature do?
The new History tab is available in the Test Cases interface, next to the Details and Executions tabs. Here, all system and user notes related to a test case are displayed chronologically. The most recent entry always appears at the top, making it instantly clear what was the latest action or update in the test case or its execution.
The interface is searchable and filterable:
- Filter options: user notes, system notes, or all notes
- Search: by note title or user name
- Display: events are sorted chronologically, and each note shows the user’s name, date, and type of change (e.g., status change, test step update, or new attachment)
This makes it possible to quickly find relevant changes or issues, even across hundreds of test cases, making the testing process more transparent.
Notes, Version History, Traceability
The History tab not only displays the history of test cases but is also expandable. With the Add Note function, users can add comments to any test case, whether to explain a failed step or to provide an important observation or guidance.
The system monitors and logs:
- status changes,
- test step updates,
- additions of new labels or attachments,
- and the creation of the test case itself.
All changes fall into two categories: system (automatically generated log entries) and user (notes added by the user). The system timestamps all entries, and user-written elements can be edited or deleted immediately.
How Does This Support Testing?
The core of the History function is traceability. Every change, execution, or issue is documented and visible on a single timeline. This greatly reduces information loss, especially when multiple testers are working on the same project.
Developers and QA team members can clearly see:
- who changed what and when,
- where an error occurred in the steps,
- the status of a given execution at any time.
One Step Closer to Transparent Test Management
With this development, TestNavigator 1.6.0 supports more transparent, data-driven testing processes. The History feature is not just a log but also an active communication and analytical interface where the past and present of testing converge.
Thank you for your feedback and for helping us shape TestNavigator together! Every idea brings us closer to the perfect testing experience.
- The TestNavigator Team