# Effective Resources Prioritization

The User Story Coverage Report empowers managers to allocate resources effectively and achieve high-quality releases. Learn how to harness the report for data-driven resource prioritization. 

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## Step-by-Step Tutorial

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<summary><strong>1. Access the Report</strong></summary>

* Navigate to your relevant Jira project and locate the User Story Coverage report within the Sheets page.
* If unavailable, follow the [how-to-generate-edit-the-report](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/user-story-coverage/user-story-coverage-report-overview/release-go-no-go-report/how-to-generate-edit-the-report "mention") guide for creation.&#x20;

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<summary>2. Ensure Scope Accuracy</summary>

* Verify the report covers the intended timeframe using the Scope icon at the bottom right. ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/Ysudbcd27UHLa2tTHHbh/blobs/hVTaa3QKp86pIL2448L6/image.png)
* Adjust the scope as needed, referring to the [how-to-generate-edit-the-report](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/user-story-coverage/user-story-coverage-report-overview/release-go-no-go-report/how-to-generate-edit-the-report "mention") guide.&#x20;

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<summary><strong>3. Analyze Coverage</strong></summary>

* **Simplify View:** Collapse subtasks under user stories (or your hierarchy) for better visualization. \ <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Ysudbcd27UHLa2tTHHbh/blobs/RaDyup0lQ84LvPmoVVCh/image.png" alt="" data-size="original">
* **Review Metrics:** Analyze both Modified Coverage and Non-Unit Tests Coverage for each user story.

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<summary><strong>4. Identify Gaps</strong></summary>

* **Focus on Low Coverage:** Expand user stories below 100% to pinpoint specific subtasks lacking tests.
* **Verify Satisfactory Subtasks:** For sufficiently covered subtasks, ensure alignment with your testing strategy (e.g., API testing for relevant changes).
* **Address Specific Test Types:** For stories with 100% overall coverage, assess individual test type coverage against your standards. Identify responsible subtasks for any deficiencies.

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<summary> <strong>5. Craft a Testing Plan</strong></summary>

* **Categorize Gaps:** Create separate lists for:
  * Uncovered subtasks.
  * Subtasks with low coverage.
  * Subtasks lacking crucial test types (based on your strategy).
* **Assign Ownership:** Match each list item with its parent user story for context.

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<summary><strong>6. Prioritize Resources</strong></summary>

**Strategic Allocation:** Follow this sequence:

* Address uncovered subtasks first, as they represent complete testing absence.
* Move to subtasks with low coverage, prioritizing based on severity and impact.
* Assign relevant individuals to cover subtasks within critical test types, focusing on sensitive code sections and those containing critical functionality.

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**Remember:** This framework serves as a foundation. Adapt it to your specific organizational needs, testing strategies, and resource availability.
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