Introduction
This guide will show you how to work with GitHub commits and tests inside Easy8. These entities are synced through the GitHub integration and support tracking, reporting, and test monitoring directly from within the Easy8 interface.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to explore commit and test data for your development projects, all without leaving Easy8.
Target Audience
- User
Prerequisites
- GitHub integration enabled and working in Easy8
- Access to the Git Integration → Commits and Tests sections
How to Work with GitHub Commits
Step 1: Access the Commits List
- Go to the Global menu → Git Integration
- Select Commits from the integration menu
Step 2: Explore Commit Data
- The list includes commit SHA, author, message, repository, and test status
- You can filter and sort commit data to create useful reports
- Commits may be linked to Easy8 tasks using referencing keywords (e.g.,
refs #1234)
Step 3: Open Commit Details
There is no dedicated commit detail view in Easy8. Instead:
- Click on the SHA or commit URL to open the full commit detail directly in GitHub
How to Work with GitHub Tests
Step 1: Access the Tests List
- Go to the Global menu → Git Integration
- Select Tests from the integration menu
Step 2: Use Test Data for Monitoring
- The test list shows CI/CD pipeline results linked to commits and pull requests
- This section is useful for monitoring test results on critical repositories like release candidates
- Test results are updated automatically from GitHub pipelines
Step 3: Open Test Details
There is no test detail page in Easy8:
- Clicking on a test entry will redirect you to the detailed result in GitHub
Conclusion
You now know how to use the GitHub Commits and Tests features in Easy8. These sections provide reporting and monitoring tools that enhance development transparency and simplify quality tracking without leaving your project dashboard.
