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What Does Test Run Mean?
A test run represents one instance of a test being executed against a defined environment or configuration. Each run produces outcomes such as pass/fail results, execution logs, and generated artifacts. Test runs are the core unit of test activity, providing visibility into how tests perform over time and under different conditions.
Why Test Runs Matter
Tracking individual test runs helps teams monitor reliability, analyze performance trends, and debug issues efficiently. By capturing every run’s inputs, outputs, and environment details, teams can:
- Reproduce issues consistently for debugging.
- Identify flaky tests by comparing run histories.
- Track success rates and execution durations over time.
- Ensure consistency across environments and releases.
- Maintain auditable testing history for compliance or regression analysis.
In continuous testing pipelines, test runs provide the feedback loop needed for data-driven quality improvement.
How Test Runs Work with Testkube
- Kubernetes-Native Execution: Each test run executes in an isolated Kubernetes pod for clean, repeatable results.
- Detailed Result Capture: Testkube records execution logs, output files, and artifacts for every run.
- Visibility Across Environments: Test runs are tracked centrally in the Testkube dashboard, enabling comparisons across clusters.
- Historical Insights: Teams can review historical runs to identify patterns or regressions.
- Integration Ready: Runs can be triggered via the Testkube CLI, API, or CI/CD workflows for seamless automation.