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Learn how to successfully link Jenkins build results with Jira Xray even when tests fail, ensuring your project stays updated and accountable.
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Resolving Jenkins Build Failures without Updating Xray: A Step-by-Step Guide

When working with Jenkins in a CI/CD pipeline, especially while testing Python scripts, developers often encounter the frustrating scenario of their builds failing without updating related issue trackers like Jira Xray. This can lead to discrepancies between your testing outcomes and your project management tools, impacting project accountability and efficiency.

Understanding the Problem

In a recent challenge faced by developers using Jenkins to run Python scripts, they found that if a test fails, the Jenkins build would fail too—yet key information about the test failure would not propagate to the Xray tickets. This not only complicates tracking issues but also can mislead the team regarding the state of tests and their results.

The issue presented itself in a Jenkins pipeline where tests were executed using the Behave framework. If Behave encountered a failure, it would trigger a build failure but wouldn't record this in the Xray ticket as intended. The developer tried various methods to catch and report the error but didn’t succeed in linking the failure status with the Xray ticket.

Solution Overview

Fortunately, there is a relatively simple fix that can help sync Jenkins build status with Xray when using the Behave testing framework. The essential solution involves a specific addition to the command that runs the Behave tests.

Step-by-Step Implementation

Modify the Behave Command:
Add || /usr/bin/true at the end of your Behave command. This modification ensures that even if Behave reports a failure (exiting with a code of 1), the command will always report success to Jenkins, allowing the pipeline to continue.

Here's the modified command:

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Result Handling:
Ideally, after you run the Behave tests, you should implement a mechanism to check the output log or results. This can help you ascertain if any test has failed—while still permitting the pipeline to continue.

Update Xray Status:
After executing the tests, regardless of success or failure, ensure you update the relevant Xray tickets with the latest information regarding the test execution status. You can achieve this by capturing relevant outputs and using the Xray API to send updates.

Important Notes

Exit Codes: The || /usr/bin/true command works by effectively overriding the exit code of the Behave command. Instead of stopping the pipeline execution due to an error, it makes it considered as a successful finish. Be aware, however, that this might mask legitimate issues that need attention.

Integration with Xray: Following the Behave tests, you should still implement logic in your Jenkinsfile to capture and report the test results to Xray accurately, based on processed test outcomes.

Testing and Validation: Always test your Jenkins pipeline after making these changes to ensure that everything works as intended. Validate both successful and failed test scenarios to confirm that Xray is updated correctly.

Conclusion

This guide outlines a practical approach to addressing a common issue faced by developers using Jenkins and Xray in their testing workflows. By simply modifying the Behave command executed in the Jenkins pipeline, you can prevent unnecessary build failures while ensuring that Xray is accurately updated with relevant test outcomes.

Embrace these techniques to enhance your CI/CD pipelines, leading to more streamlined and effective testing processes. Make sure to continually improve your approach as you gather more insights from your builds and tests!