The first step in setting up the traceability matrix is to link the test cases that were designed based on the requirements with the relevant requirements documented in the system. The traceability matrix helps the test team to understand the test coverage and manage test cases appropriately by adding or removing test cases as applicable.

During the test execution phase, this link helps the test team to understand which requirements are failing or taking more time to execute. Test managers can then decide on a strategy to overcome these issues and allocate more resources or time as needed.

Let's see how the test cases can be linked to the requirements using Jira plugins.