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In order to release a great product, you need a reliable test management tool.\u00a0Development teams often rely on Jira to manage their issues, therefore extending Jira functionality to include test management options is a smart move.\u00a0Xray is one of the best solutions to transform your instance into a powerful test management tool.\u00a0It helps you monitor the testing process and provides the structure to plan, organize and report on tests.<\/p>\n

While working with Xray, a versatile reporting solution is essential. Even though Xray offers a lot of options in this area with the integrated Document Generator and built-in export possibilities, Xpand IT also offers their Xporter app with even more features. In this article we are going to compare both options to help you choose the right approach depending on your needs.<\/p>\n

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Topic<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\nXray Document Generator<\/strong><\/td>\nXporter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCustomization of templates & document generation based on Jira data. Mainly Xray issues, requirements & defects.<\/td>\nHelps to create documents using information from Jira issues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format<\/td>\nSupport of main formats<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Predefined Templates<\/td>\nAccess & installation templates provided by Xpand IT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Export Iterations<\/td>\ne.g. Test Runs associated to Tests\/Test Executions, Test Plans associated to Tests, Preconditions associated to Tests etc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Custom Layouts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Template Scope<\/td>\nBulk Export<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single Export<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agile Boards<\/td>\n

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Agile Releases<\/td>\n

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Workflow Post-Functions<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automation<\/td>\n\n
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  • Schedule document generation<\/li>\n
  • Receive documents via e-mail (daily, weekly, monthly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Integrations<\/td>\n\n
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  • API to export documents<\/li>\n
  • Export issue data from other apps, such as:\n
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    • Jira Service Desk<\/li>\n
    • Table grid (iDalko)<\/li>\n
    • JEditor<\/li>\n
    • Insight<\/li>\n
    • …<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Export for test management related fields<\/td>\nFields related to Xray for example revision, execution status, \u2026<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Export<\/td>\nFor all Jira fields, even beyond test management<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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For even more options, please also have a look at our app\u00a0Report Builder: Timesheets and Data Analysis<\/a>\u00a0as well as our new\u00a0Report Building Service<\/a>\u00a0to cover all of your Jira reporting needs.<\/p>\n

If you require help choosing the right tool or setting up a testing process in your company, feel free to contact us at\u00a0info@actonic.de<\/a>\u00a0for a free one hour consulting session.<\/p>\n

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