Azure Test Plans Introduces New Test Run Hub for Smarter Testing
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Delivering high-quality software requires clarity, visibility, and collaboration throughout the development cycle. To empower teams, Azure Test Plans has launched the brand-new Test Run Hub, making it easier than ever to manage, analyze, and improve your testing process.

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What Makes the Test Run Hub a Must-Have?

The Test Run Hub is designed to give teams real-time visibility and actionable insights into their test runs. Whether you’re running manual or automated tests, the hub simplifies quality assurance workflows and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.

Key Benefits

  • Real-Time Visibility: Monitor test progress instantly and catch regressions before release.

  • Comprehensive Analytics: Review historical data to refine testing strategies.

  • Seamless End-to-End Flow: Automatically captures outcomes from test plans or pipelines.

Effortless Test Run Management

Managing test runs is now simpler:

  • Navigate to Test Plans > Runs in your Azure DevOps project.

  • Use powerful filters (timeline, run type, ID, pipeline, and more) to locate runs quickly.

  • Customize views with persistent search and column settings.

Actionable Insights at Your Fingertips

Each test run includes a built-in analytics dashboard with breakdowns by outcome, priority, configuration, and failure type. Developers can drill down into any area with just one click.

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Attachments, Work Items & Collaboration

  • Add screenshots, logs, and artifacts for context-rich analysis.

  • Link test results directly to Azure DevOps work items (bugs, tasks, features).

  • Collaborate with run-level comments—now with full Markdown support.

Other Improvements

  • Filtering Enhancements: Save user-specific filter selections, filter by pipeline, and use area path filters.

  • Attachment Support: Expanded preview options and ability to delete attachments.

  • Markdown in Comments: Rich formatting for better team communication.

The new Test Run Hub transforms how development teams track and manage test runs—helping them ship faster, reduce risks, and continuously improve software quality.