Jira Test Management App
Built and launched a Forge-based Jira app achieving 1,200+ installations in 90 days with a 4.6/5.0 rating.
1,200+
installs in 90 days
4.6/5.0
average user rating
0
certification rejections
Overview
Nexaform, a QA tooling startup, needed to bring their test management concept to the Atlassian Marketplace. DevNexus built a Forge-based Jira app from scratch, achieving Marketplace certification on the first submission and 1,200+ installations in the first 90 days.
The Challenge
Nexaform had a validated concept and user research but no Atlassian development expertise. The existing test management tools on the Marketplace were either too complex (enterprise tools with 6-month onboarding) or too basic (spreadsheet replacements with no Jira integration).
They needed to ship fast — before a well-funded competitor launched their own Forge-based solution. The window was 3 months from kickoff to Marketplace listing.
Our Approach
- Workflow mapping: We mapped Nexaform's test management workflow from their user research into Jira-native UI patterns, ensuring the app felt like a natural extension of Jira.
- Forge-first architecture: We built entirely on Forge (Atlassian's modern serverless platform) for maximum Marketplace trust signals and simplified security review.
- Bidirectional sync: We designed the data model to sync bidirectionally with Jira issues — test cases linked to stories, test runs linked to sprints, results reflected in issue status.
- Certification prep: We built with Atlassian's Marketplace certification requirements in mind from day one, including security, performance, and UX guidelines.
The Solution
The final app provides three Jira issue panel modules: a test case editor, a test run manager, and a coverage dashboard. Test cases are linked to Jira issues, so QA teams can see testing status directly on stories and bugs.
The app includes bulk operations (import/export, batch status updates), real-time collaboration, and Confluence integration for test documentation.
Results
- Time to market: 12 weeks from kickoff to live Marketplace listing
- Certification: Passed Atlassian Marketplace certification on first submission (zero rejections)
- Adoption: 1,200+ installations in the first 90 days
- User satisfaction: 4.6/5.0 average rating with zero critical bugs reported in Q1
- Revenue: Nexaform reached $15K MRR within 6 months of launch
Client Testimonial
"DevNexus understood both the Jira ecosystem and our product vision. They shipped a certified app in 12 weeks that we're now building a business on."
— James Park, CEO, Nexaform
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