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Provide stakeholder feedback with the Test & Feedback extension

Azure DevOps Services | Azure DevOps Server 2022 | Azure DevOps Server 2020

Stakeholders can respond to feedback requests in Azure DevOps by using the Test & Feedback extension, Exploratory testing.

Users with Basic access can request feedback from stakeholders by using the work-item shortcut menu. If you have Basic access and want to provide feedback, follow the non‑stakeholder workflow described in Provide stakeholder feedback.

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Note

The end-to-end flow described here applies to web apps and to Azure DevOps. To collect feedback for desktop apps or for older versions, use the Get feedback workflow.

Prerequisites

Category Requirement
Project access Project member.
Access levels To request or provide feedback: At least Stakeholder access.
Extensions Test & Feedback extension.

Provide voluntary feedback

Use the Test & Feedback extension to provide voluntary feedback, even if you don't receive a feedback request.

Warning

The Request feedback shortcut menu isn't available in Azure DevOps Services. Use one of these alternatives:

  • Send an email or chat message to the stakeholders you want to reach, or
  • Use the Test & Feedback extension to collect feedback directly from a browser.
  1. Open the Test & Feedback extension in your browser using the launch exploratory testing icon in the toolbar.

  2. In the Connection settings page, select Connected.

    Screenshot of choosing Connected mode.

  3. Connect to the server and appropriate project or team.

    Screenshot showing entering connection details.

  4. Start the exploratory testing session.

    Starting the exploratory testing session

  5. Open the application you want to provide feedback on and begin your feedback. For example, select Capture screenshot.

    Screenshot of capturing a screenshot.

    You can use all the capabilities of the extension such as capturing screenshots, notes, and screen recordings.

    Some browsers might not provide all of the capture capabilities. See Supported web browsers for the extension.

  6. When you're done capturing feedback, Choose Provide feedback.

    Screenshot showing submitting feedback.

    You can optionally choose to create bugs and tasks when you submit your feedback. The process is the same as described here.

  7. All your feedback captured is shown in the response form. Enter a suitable title and, optionally, select a star rating for the feature you're testing.

    Screenshot showing Entering a title and star rating.

  8. Save your feedback, which creates a work item in Azure DevOps containing all your feedback.

  9. Continue to capture more feedback if necessary. You can submit multiple feedback responses, bugs, and tasks for the same feedback request.

  10. Select the Stop icon to end your feedback session.

Screenshot showing highlighted square icon to stop your feedback session.