USE CASE
Testing and Feedback Loop: Codebeamer and Azure DevOps
A successful product development process extends beyond implementation. It must include test validation, defect tracking and continuous feedback to ensure quality and compliance. Many organizations maintain test plans and traceability structures in Codebeamer, while executing tests and tracking defects in Azure DevOps. Without proper synchronization, test outcomes may not flow back to upstream teams, leading to incomplete traceability, outdated validation reports and compliance risks. This case study shows how Arorian’s AroTrace platform connects Codebeamer and Azure DevOps, enabling a real-time testing and feedback loop across the lifecycle.
THE CHALLENGE
Closing the Loop Between Testing and Requirements
Managing tests and feedback across disconnected tools creates multiple risks:
1. Test Cases Defined in One Tool, Executed in Another
QA teams build structured test plans in Codebeamer, but execution and defect reporting often occur in Azure DevOps. Without synchronization, test results remain siloed, leaving gaps in traceability.
2. Defects Not Linked to Impacted Requirements
Bugs discovered in ADO are frequently disconnected from the requirements or test cases they affect, complicating root cause analysis and compliance documentation.
3. Feedback Not Propagated Upstream
Even after defects are fixed in ADO, test case or requirement status in Codebeamer may remain outdated, leading to inaccurate reports and broken validation cycles.
ARORIAN SOLUTION
AroTrace for Bi-Directional Testing and Feedback Alignment
Arorian’s AroTrace platform provides structured, real-time connectivity between Codebeamer and Azure DevOps, enabling a closed-loop testing process. The platform ensures that test cases, results and defect status remain synchronized across systems, preserving traceability and compliance readiness throughout the lifecycle.
Key Capabilities of AroTrace:
1. Test Case Synchronization
Test cases authored in Codebeamer are linked or synchronized with Azure DevOps for execution.
2. Automated Defect Association
Bugs logged in ADO are automatically linked to their related Codebeamer requirements or test cases.
3. Status Update and Validation
Once defects are resolved, AroTrace updates the corresponding test case and requirement status in Codebeamer, completing the feedback loop.
Find more about AroTraceWORKFLOW IN PRACTISE
Step-by-Step Testing and Feedback Synchronization
1
Test Case Creation in Codebeamer
QA teams define test cases in Codebeamer, linking them to relevant requirements and regulatory artifacts.
2
Linking with Azure DevOps
AroTrace synchronizes these test cases to Azure DevOps for execution, preserving structure and context.
3
Test Execution and Defect Logging
Testers execute tests in ADO, logging bugs or failures, which AroTrace associates with the corresponding Codebeamer items.
4
Defect Resolution
Developers fix defects in ADO, with AroTrace tracking updates and progress.
5
Status Propagation and Closure
AroTrace updates test case and requirement status in Codebeamer, ensuring accurate coverage reports and compliance-ready documentation.
BUSINESS IMPACT
Enhanced QA Alignment and Compliance Readiness
Organizations gain measurable benefits by closing the testing and feedback loop across Codebeamer and Azure DevOps:
1. Complete Traceability: Closed feedback loop between requirements, tests and defects.
2. Improved Quality Assurance: Real-time alignment reduces missed validations and ensures accurate coverage reporting.
3. Faster Issue Resolution: Automated status updates eliminate manual follow-ups and data drift.
4. Audit-Ready Processes: Maintained digital thread supports compliance in regulated industries.
Next Step: Proof of Concept (POC)
Ready to see how this integration works in your environment? A Proof of Concept (POC) is the fastest way to validate feasibility, value and ROI — with minimal risk.
DURATION
2–4 weeks, depending on scope and complexity
COMMITMENT
No obligation to continue if success criteria are not met
AGREEMENTS
NDA and Proof of Concept Statement of Work (SOW) signed prior to kickoff
SUPPORT
Full access to Arorian’s engineering and product teams throughout the POC
ABOUT ARORIAN
Arorian is a global leader in providing digital solutions and services that drive transformation and growth for businesses across various industries. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Arorian delivers unparalleled value to its customers by harnessing the power of technology to solve complex challenges.
