This page has links to testing instructions and information about the new ArchivesSpace software release you will be testing. 

Please wait for the LTS "go ahead" to start your tests. 

 If you have a question or need assistance, please email Julie Wetherill.

Upgrade to version 3.0.2

• Where will testing take place? In the ASpace QA instance: 
  • Staff mode: https://aspace-qa.lib.harvard.edu (VPN is required; log in using HKey).
  • PUI mode: https://aspacepui-qa.lib.harvard.edu (VPN is required).
  • If you have a problem accessing the QA instance, contact Julie Wetherill.
    
    
• How current is the data in QA? The QA database is a snapshot of production data taken on Wednesday August 25, 2021. Any updates made to prod after this date are not reflected in the QA database.

• Where are the test instructions?
  
  • Staff mode tests (Google sheet) – Make a copy of the test spreadsheet for your local use (Go to File > Make a Copy). Add your repository name or 3-letter code to the file name of the copy. Consult the README tab of the spreadsheet for instructions.
  • PUI mode tests (Google sheet) – Make a copy of the test spreadsheet for your local use (Go to File > Make a Copy). Add your repository name or 3-letter code to the file name of the copy. Consult the README tab of the spreadsheet for instructions. 
    
    
• How do I report my test results? 
  
  • First, check the Dev Issues List to see if the problem you found in QA has already been reported.) as follows: 
    • Report one issue per message. Report it ASAP.
    • Describe what you expected to happen and what actually happened. 
    • Describe the steps to reproduce the issue.
    • Provide supporting information as needed: URL to the page, error message text, screenshots, web browser you're using, etc.
  • Report each issue you find to the email list (aspace-software-testing@calists.harvard.eduFirst, check the Dev Issues List to see if the problem you found in QA has already been reported.
  • Use the testing spreadsheet as your "scratchpad" to record findings, questions or notes as needed. 
  • To ask questions or discuss issues you find, confer with fellow testers on the email list (aspace-software-testing@calists.harvard.edu).

• Is there more information about functional changes in ASpace as of version 3.0.2? 
  • See the LTS google sheet ASpace Pull Requests_2.7.xTo3.01.
    A "pull request" describes an enhancement or bug fix. LTS created this sheet to track all significant pull requests implemented in ASpace between our current version (2.5.2) and our target version (3.0.2).  Not included are minor and purely technical (not functional) changes. 
  • To access all ASpace pull requests unfiltered, see the official ArchivesSpace Releases page.