What are test artifacts in software testing?

What documentation and assets are created during the testing lifecycle? Why are they important?

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Test artifacts include any documents created during testing - like test plans, test cases, bug reports, test data, and execution logs. They support traceability, communication, and auditing throughout the testing lifecycle.

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For me, test artifacts are structured evidence of testing work. They show what was tested, expected results, found issues, and coverage metrics. These artifacts help teams improve quality and meet compliance standards.

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