Guide
BETTER DATA, BETTER SOFTWARE
The guide "Better Data, Better Software: A Guide to Selecting Meaningful Metrics, Building Better Reports, and Improving Software Quality" by Tricentis focuses on creating impactful software testing reports. It outlines a five-step approach: identifying key questions, understanding actionable insights, selecting relevant metrics, building informative reports, and refining metrics to ensure relevance. It emphasizes the importance of moving beyond arbitrary data (like the infamous “TPS reports”) to provide actionable, context-rich insights. The guide covers metrics like velocity, quality coverage, and trend analysis, helping teams align reporting with business goals, especially in automated and DevOps-driven environments.