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What Does Test Scheduling Mean?
Test scheduling is the practice of automating when and how often tests are executed. Instead of triggering tests manually or only during CI/CD events, scheduling allows tests to run at predetermined intervals—daily, weekly, or after specific time-based conditions—to ensure continuous validation of system health and performance.
Why Test Scheduling Matters
Consistent, automated testing ensures that quality checks happen even when no code changes occur. Scheduled tests help teams:
- Detect regressions or performance degradation early.
- Continuously validate critical workflows and integrations.
- Maintain baseline test coverage across environments.
- Reduce reliance on manual triggers or developer intervention.
- Improve release confidence by catching intermittent or time-based issues.
For DevOps and platform teams, scheduling supports proactive reliability monitoring rather than reactive debugging.
How Test Scheduling Works with Testkube
- Kubernetes Cron Integration: Testkube uses Kubernetes-native cron jobs to trigger recurring test executions automatically.
- Flexible Intervals: Tests can be scheduled for specific times, dates, or frequencies—such as nightly runs, hourly checks, or weekly validations.
- Cluster-Level Automation: Scheduling can be applied across multiple environments or namespaces for comprehensive coverage.
- Dashboards and Logs: Scheduled test results, logs, and artifacts are stored and visible in the Testkube dashboard for easy tracking.
- Combined with CI/CD: Scheduled tests can complement event-driven tests, ensuring ongoing validation even between deployments.