Testlink Code

Abstract

1. Introduction

TestLink is a web based test management and test execution system. It enables quality assurance teams to create and manage their test cases as well as to organize them into test plans. These test plans allow team members to execute test cases and track test results dynamically.

TestLink is a GPL licensed open source project. All of the source code behind TestLink is freely available for download via [SourceForge][sou] or [GitHub][hub]. If you are interested in contributing to the TestLink effort feel free to contact us. There is no hidden fee - 100% free for using!

In an ideal world, testing would be a pretty straightforward process. A test team takes the product requirements, writes a test specification document, reviews the tests, and then runs them all for each version of the product. The team is composed of full-time staff, and everyone knows exactly what is expected of them.

2. Objective

TestLink Open Source Test & Requirement Management System

This project demonstrates how PHP can be applied to a real-world Full Stack Web Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• PHP 7.4+ with a web server (XAMPP / WAMP / LAMP)
• MySQL / MariaDB
• phpMyAdmin (optional)
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/TestLinkOpenSourceTRMS/testlink-code.git
cd testlink-code

1. :!: Use search forum before you add a new question.
2. :!: Did you search User or Installation manual before?
3. :!: Don't use the forum as a Bug Tracker, use [Mantis][mbug].
4. :!: Consider that some issues are related to Apache, browser or database

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add role-based access control
• Deploy on a VPS or cPanel hosting with a custom domain
• Add automated tests and a CI pipeline

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Explain the frontend, backend and database layers of this application.
2. How is user authentication and authorisation implemented?
3. Describe the main database tables / collections and their relationships.
4. Which REST APIs or routes are exposed and what do they return?
5. How would you deploy this application to production?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by TestLinkOpenSourceTRMS and published on GitHub under the GNU General Public License v2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.