The need for reports

In order to save the events and actions that occurred during the test execution apart from what appears on the console where the results are displayed to the user, there is a need to create test reports in files as it offers numerous benefits, some of which are outlined as follows:

Quick-test run assessment

The test results can be recalled at a glance quickly if there is a standardized format that can clearly identify the success or failure of tests as well as easily determining individual test details.

Result comparison

The test results can be compared side-by-side for the same acceptance test that can be taken across different states of the same test, across different external variables, or at different times.

Individual result detailing

The test report can detail the environment and test execution steps and other data in an ordered manner that is essential to determine the success of a test execution.

Intelligent assessment

Through the use of reports and logs, it becomes...