Details
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Suggestion
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Status: New
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Resolution: Unresolved
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Description
Problem Statement: Keyword search in Xray Cloud currently returns unrelated tests even when the searched keyword does not appear in the test summary or any step. The relevance ranking and indexing logic is unclear to users, making search unreliable as a navigation tool. This is particularly problematic in large test suites where the noise-to-signal ratio is high.
Impact: Affects QA teams relying on search to locate specific tests during active review or execution cycles. Unreliable results force users to manually browse folders instead, increasing time spent on navigation. Reported as a recurring frustration by an active QA team in structured usage feedback. Impacts usability and trust in the tool.
Current Workaround: Users resort to manual folder browsing or apply multiple filters to narrow results. No configuration option exists to restrict keyword search scope.
Example: searching a specific keyword returns tests that do not contain that keyword anywhere in their summary or steps.