New Unique Tests Per Iteration
This metric tracks the number of new test cases that have been executed and added to the test suite for each iteration.
Main Description

Purpose

This metric helps the team confirm that all new code is being tested. In iterative development, working software is delivered in each iteration. New tests confirm that the new code is indeed, working.

Definition

For each iteration, count the number of new test cases created and the number of test cases executed.

Analysis

Monitor this metric to ensure that the difference between test cases and executed test cases remains at a minimal level in each iteration. The number of test cases added and executed should rise as new working software is delivered in each iteration.

Frequency and reporting

Monitor this metric at the end of each iteration.